CITIC Securities: Robotics and Emerging Fields to Boost Demand; Robot ETF Slightly Falls

On August 13, major A-share indices rose collectively. As of 13:55, the ChiNext Index led with a 1.09% gain, while the Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen Component advanced 0.28% and 0.43% respectively. With a growth-style rebound underway, technology-related sectors drew strong capital inflows, and market sentiment turned positive, reflecting improved risk appetite among investors.