Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the new materials sector is a crucial direction for the future development of the chemical industry, currently experiencing rapid downstream demand growth, supported by policy and technological breakthroughs [1] - The new materials industry is foundational, supporting the development of key fields such as electronic information, new energy, biotechnology, and environmental protection [1] - In the electronic information sector, focus areas include display materials and 5G materials; in aerospace, attention is on PI films, precision ceramics, and carbon fibers; in new energy, the focus is on photovoltaics, lithium-ion batteries, proton exchange membranes, and hydrogen storage materials; in biotechnology, the emphasis is on synthetic biology and scientific services; and in environmental protection, key materials include adsorption resins, membrane materials, and biodegradable plastics [1] Group 2 - The New Materials 50 ETF (159761) tracks the New Materials Index (H30597), which primarily covers listed companies engaged in the research and production of advanced foundational materials, key strategic materials, and cutting-edge new materials [1] - The index constituents are characterized by high technological content and high added value, widely distributed across the chemical, non-ferrous metals, and electronics industries, reflecting the overall performance of listed companies in the new materials sector [1] - Investors without stock accounts can consider the Guotai Zhongzheng New Materials Theme ETF Initiated Link A (014908) and Guotai Zhongzheng New Materials Theme ETF Initiated Link C (014909) [1]

Market Performance - The A-share market is experiencing a significant rise, with the Kexin New Materials ETF (589180) increasing by 2.65% [1] - Notable stocks include China Shipbuilding Gas, which hit the daily limit with a 20% increase, and Guanggang Gas, which rose over 13% [1] New Materials Industry Outlook - The new materials sector is identified as a crucial direction for the chemical industry, currently witnessing rapid downstream demand growth [3] - With policy support and technological breakthroughs, the domestic new materials industry is expected to enter an accelerated growth phase [3] Sector Focus Areas 1. **Electronic Information Sector** - Key areas of focus include semiconductor materials, display materials, and 5G materials [4] - In Q2 2025, global silicon wafer shipments reached 3,327 million square inches, a 9.6% increase year-over-year [4] 2. **Aerospace Sector** - Focus on PI films, precision ceramics, and carbon fibers [5] - The successful launch of the "Forged Star 1" satellite marks a significant milestone in space manufacturing technology [5] 3. **New Energy Sector** - Key areas include photovoltaics, lithium-ion batteries, proton exchange membranes, and hydrogen storage materials [6] 4. **Biotechnology Sector** - Focus on synthetic biology and scientific services [7] - Hainan Province is enhancing cooperation in biomedicine and high-end consumer goods manufacturing [7] 5. **Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Sector** - Focus on adsorbent resins, membrane materials, and biodegradable plastics [8] - A new action plan for heavy metal pollution prevention has been issued, aiming for significant improvements by 2030 [8]