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Investment Analysis Summary

Electronic Sector

The analysis remains positive on the electronic sector, driven by AI demand which is fueling a surge in compute requirements and semiconductor shortages. H100 GPUs are experiencing significant price hikes due to high demand from model development and AI applications. Key indicators show improvement in Q2-Q3 across sectors like BM chips, CPUs, and GPUs, with B BMC chips seeing a 5x increase in new projects. This positions the industry for a performance recovery in the second half, focusing on AI technology, domestic control, and demand recovery sub-sectors. Bottom-up recommendations include LAN: 澜起科技, 精测电子, 三环集团; ST: 正帆科技, 伟测科技; and 京东方A for consumer electronics.

Communication Sector

The communication sector is strongly recommended with an overweight position, emphasizing the convergence of 20-year industry trends with AI-driven ICT infrastructure. Focus is on operators (e.g., China Mobile for value re-evaluation), supply chain disruptions, and three key themes: breakthrough from zero (e.g., charging piles), recovery from困境 (e.g., IoT modules), and strong manufacturers (e.g., IoT intelligent controllers). Long-term opportunities include AI-integrated terminals and global network expansion. Top picks include SH: 中国移动, 中兴通讯; SZ: 移远通信.

Computer Sector

Computer sector opportunities remain robust in the long term, supported by AI advancements, policy support, and valuation advantages. Shorts-term dynamics include improving margins for high-cap companies, with shifts to smaller-caps expected as risk appetite rises. Bottom-up picks focus on AI-related areas like financial IT (e.g., 恒生电子), cybersecurity (e.g., 奇安信), and industrial software (e.g., 中望软件). Strong demand for ChatGPT-like models and regulatory clarity may drive further growth.

Risk Assessment

Key risks include healthcare declines in new energy vehicles/smartphones, geopolitical tensions from US-China technology disputes, and supply constraints. Overall, AI advancements and network infrastructure investments are viewed as catalysts, but external factors could undermine performance.

Market Data Highlights

Global semiconductor sales fell in February 2023 by 20.7% YoY, reflecting market softness. Taiwan's electronic indices showed volatility with signs of sequential improvement in PCB and semiconductor manufacturing. Continued monitoring of Q1-Q2 quarters is advised for performance trends, alongside specific company data from sources like Wind.

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