The food and beverage sector demonstrated strength during Friday's trading session (March 13) against broader market trends. The Huabao Food and Beverage ETF (515710), which tracks the overall performance of the sector, experienced a rapid ascent following the market open and maintained positive territory throughout the day. The fund's intraday price reached a peak increase of 1.07%, ultimately closing up 0.71%.
Among the constituent stocks, Adisseo surged over 6%, while Chongqing Brewery saw gains exceeding 3%. Luzhou Laojiao and Haitian Flavouring each advanced more than 2%. Leading baijiu producers including Kweichow Moutai, Shanxi Xinghuacun Fenjiu, Wuliangye, and Yanghe Brewery all finished in positive territory.
Market news indicated a slight increase in the national baijiu price index during early March. Data from the national baijiu price survey showed the month-to-month price index reached 100.03, reflecting a 0.03% increase. The fixed-base index for wholesale prices of baijiu commodities stood at 106.19, representing a 6.19% rise.
Industry analysts noted that the baijiu market typically enters a period of relative stability following peak seasons such as the Spring Festival. This seasonal fluctuation does not impact the long-term positive trajectory of the baijiu industry, particularly for premium brands that maintain strong brand power and stable market demand.
From a valuation perspective, the food and beverage sector remains at historically low levels. Data through Thursday's close (March 12) showed the price-to-earnings ratio of the Segmented Food Index, which the Huabao Food and Beverage ETF (515710) tracks, at 19.37 times. This places the valuation at the 1.76 percentile compared to the past decade, highlighting attractive medium to long-term investment value.
Looking forward, Hualong Securities indicated that current consumer sector valuations have reached historically low levels, already reflecting subdued market expectations. With the implementation of additional consumption-stimulating policies, the sector is poised for potential valuation recovery.
The Huabao Food and Beverage ETF (515710) provides concentrated exposure to core sector assets. According to China Securities Index Company data, the fund tracks the CSI Segmented Food and Beverage Industry Theme Index, with baijiu leaders comprising nearly 60% of its holdings. Top weighted constituents include major baijiu producers alongside Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group and Haitian Flavouring. Off-exchange investors can access these core sector assets through the fund's feeder shares (Class A: 012548 / Class C: 012549).
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Source: Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, data as of March 13, 2026. Investors should note recent market volatility and understand that short-term performance does not indicate future results. Investment decisions should be based on individual financial circumstances and risk tolerance, with particular attention to position management and risk control.
Institutional perspective source: Hualong Securities Food and Beverage Industry Biweekly Report dated March 9, 2026.
Risk disclosure: The Huabao Food and Beverage ETF passively tracks the CSI Segmented Food and Beverage Industry Theme Index, which has a base date of December 31, 2004, and was launched on April 11, 2012. Index constituent adjustments follow the index methodology, and historical performance does not guarantee future results. Mentioned stocks represent objective index constituents and should not be considered individual investment recommendations. All information provided serves as reference only, and investors bear full responsibility for their investment decisions. No content constitutes investment advice, and no liability is accepted for direct or indirect losses. Investors should review fund legal documents to understand risk characteristics and select products matching their risk profile. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results, and other fund performance doesn't ensure this fund's performance. The fund carries an R3-medium risk rating suitable for balanced (C3) or higher risk profile investors. Sales institutions conduct risk assessments according to regulations, and investors should monitor the manager's suitability opinions. Fund registration doesn't constitute regulatory endorsement of investment value. Invest with caution.
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