On January 13, 2026, the previously strong semiconductor sector experienced heightened volatility; however, the ongoing process of domestic substitution and the industry's long-term growth trajectory remain intact, attracting capital inflows through ETFs for strategic positioning. Data from the Semiconductor Industry Association in January 2026 shows that the domestic substitution rate for China's semiconductor equipment increased from 25% in 2025 to 35%, with the substitution rate for core equipment such as etching machines and thin-film deposition equipment surpassing 40%.
(Data source: Wind) In a research report, Soochow Securities pointed out that domestic semiconductor equipment is facing a historic development opportunity, with a relatively certain expansion cycle set to begin in 2026. The capacity expansion by major domestic memory manufacturers following their listings, coupled with capacity construction driven by global AI investments, will directly boost demand for core equipment.
Against this backdrop, the popularity of the semiconductor sector continues to climb, making high-quality tools like the STAR Semiconductor Equipment ETF (588710) a convenient instrument for investors looking to capitalize on sector opportunities. Exchange data reveals that the STAR Semiconductor Equipment ETF (588710) experienced net capital inflows for five consecutive trading days (1/6-1/12), during which the fund's size grew by 45%.
(The STAR Semiconductor Equipment ETF's size was 887 million yuan and 1.293 billion yuan on 1/5/26 and 1/12/26, respectively) It is reported that the STAR Semiconductor Equipment ETF (588710) and its feeder funds (Class A 024974, Class C 024975) track the SSE STAR Semiconductor Materials & Equipment Theme Index. This index precisely targets the upstream segment of the semiconductor industry chain and is poised to benefit from the wave of domestic substitution in semiconductor equipment. Furthermore, compared to a broader sample selection universe, the index's methodology, which focuses on the STAR Market, is expected to further amplify its concentration on hardcore technology. This also means the STAR Semiconductor Equipment ETF (588710) is subject to a daily price fluctuation limit of 20%, potentially offering greater elasticity.
(Index Methodology Source: Wind, CSI Index Company, as of 1/13/26) The manager of the STAR Semiconductor Equipment ETF (588710), Huatai-PineBridge Fund, is one of China's first ETF managers. Its Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300 ETF (510300), the largest ETF by scale in the A-share market, officially began using its new on-market abbreviation "CSI300ETF Huatai-PineBridge" on January 9, 2026. The latest size of this product has reached 438.48 billion yuan.
(Data source: Exchange, as of 1/12/26) Note: Research report source - Soochow Securities - "Bullish on the Historic Opportunity of High Semiconductor Equipment Prosperity & Rising Localization Rates; Recommending Humanoid Robots with Accelerating Catalysts" - 1/4/26. When subscribing for or redeeming fund units of the STAR Semiconductor Equipment ETF and the CSI300ETF Huatai-PineBridge, the subscription/redemption agent broker may charge a commission of up to 0.5%, which includes relevant fees charged by the stock exchange and registration institutions. The above is excerpted from the product legal documents as of 1/12/26. Commissions for secondary market trading are subject to the standards set by the investor's broker; stamp duty is exempted.
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