The surge in solid-state battery technology is creating excitement as the 17th Shenzhen International Battery Technology Exchange Conference will be held this week. The ChiNext New Energy ETF, Huaxia (159368), has seen an increase of over 2%.
On May 12, the three major indices of A-shares opened higher, with the ChiNext Index rising by over 1%. The market has seen active trading in sectors such as aerospace and defense, electric power grid, electronic components, solid-state batteries, robotics, and 6G technology. Among the related ETFs, the ChiNext New Energy ETF, Huaxia (159368), rose by 2.2%.
According to reports from Caixin, the 17th Shenzhen International Battery Technology Exchange Conference/Exhibition (CIBF2025) will take place from May 15 to 17 in Shenzhen. Notable exhibitors include well-known companies such as CATL, BYD, and 3M China. The exhibition will showcase cutting-edge battery technologies, including solid-state, sodium-ion, hydrogen fuel, and integrated solar storage technologies. Additionally, there will be displays of advanced energy storage technologies, including large-capacity storage stations, smart battery management systems, and zero-carbon solutions. The event will also feature a comprehensive showcase of recycling technologies for used batteries, and smart manufacturing equipment such as AI production lines, high-precision testing devices, and the ecosystem of battery swap stations.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Green Energy Drives the Future,” focusing on advanced lithium-ion battery technologies, battery safety and testing, solid-state and new system batteries, high-power fast charging technologies, sodium-ion batteries, key material technologies, and intelligent equipment and digital twin manufacturing.
According to Guohai Securities, solid-state batteries meet the increasing demands for battery performance in downstream applications and have significant potential for expansion in various emerging industries. With the upcoming mass production phases in the next few years, the market growth potential is substantial. Solid-state batteries are expected to reshape the key material systems of lithium batteries, with companies that have strategic partnerships with those possessing core technological advantages likely to benefit.
The ChiNext New Energy ETF, Huaxia (159368), is the only ETF in the market tracking the ChiNext New Energy Index, which primarily covers the new energy and electric vehicle sectors. This includes solar energy, wind energy, biomass energy, nuclear energy, as well as components like power batteries, battery materials, charging facilities, complete vehicles, electric motors, and electronic controls.
It is also noteworthy that in terms of fees, the management fee for the ChiNext New Energy ETF, Huaxia (159368), is 0.15%, with a custody fee of 0.05%, totaling just 0.2%.
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