Title: February 2026 Broker “Golden Stocks”: Electronics Lead, Auto & Metals Trimmed – Top Picks for A/H Investors
Author: Arvin
Date: February 4, 2026
As China’s equity markets enter the Lunar New Year month—a period historically marked by policy anticipation and portfolio rebalancing—38 leading securities firms have released their February 2026 “Golden Stock” recommendations. These monthly consensus picks, widely followed by institutional and retail investors alike, offer a real-time barometer of analyst sentiment and sector rotation trends.
Based on comprehensive data from Guosen Securities and Kaiyuan Securities, this month’s key themes are clear: electronics remains the dominant overweight, while non-ferrous metals and autos face notable de-risking. For overseas investors navigating A- and H-share opportunities, these shifts signal both tactical positioning and a subtle tilt toward value-oriented, lower-valuation names.
Sector Spotlight: Where Analysts Are Leaning In—and Out
🔹 Overweight: Electronics Leads with Conviction
The electronics sector commands the highest allocation at 13.0% of total broker golden stock weightings—reinforcing its status as the backbone of China’s tech self-reliance and AI infrastructure push. This includes semiconductors, optical modules, and computing hardware critical to data centers and AI training.
Closely behind are:
- Non-ferrous metals: 8.5% (though down sharply from January)
- Basic chemicals and Machinery: each at 8.0%
🔸 Biggest Additions: Building Materials, Media, Consumer Staples
Relative to January 2026, the most significantly increased allocations are in:
- Media: +1.4%
- Food & Beverage: +1.1%
- Building Materials: +1.1%
This suggests growing confidence in consumption recovery and infrastructure-linked cyclicals ahead of the Spring Festival and expected fiscal stimulus.
🔻 Largest Cuts: Autos and Metals De-Risked
Both Kaiyuan and Guosen report sharp reductions in:
- Automobiles: –2.4% (Kaiyuan) / –1.85% (Guosen)
- Non-ferrous metals: –1.5% / –2.10%
- Electricity Equipment (incl. renewables): –1.3% / –1.22%
Analysts cite profit-taking after 2025 rallies, global commodity volatility, and auto sector inventory overhangs as key drivers.
“February’s golden stocks show lower market cap and valuation levels—indicating a shift toward value style,” notes Kaiyuan Securities.
Top Consensus Picks: The Most Recommended Stocks
The following stocks were most frequently recommended across the 38 broker lists (after deduplication):
| Rank | Stock (Format: 【中文名–英文名–代码–行业】) | # of Recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 【紫金矿业–Zijin Mining Group–601899.SH–Non-Ferrous Metals】 | 7 |
| 1 | 【中际旭创–Accelink Technologies–300308.SZ–Communications Equipment】 | 7 |
| 1 | 【海光信息–Hygon Information–688041.SH–Semiconductors】 | 7 |
| 1 | 【万华化学–Wanhua Chemical Group–600309.SH–Basic Chemicals】 | 7 |
| 5 | 【中国平安–Ping An Insurance–601318.SH–Insurance】 | 6 |
| 6 | 【中国太保–China Pacific Insurance–601601.SH–Insurance】 | 5 |
Notably, 紫金矿业–Zijin Mining tops the list despite sector-wide de-weighting—highlighting its unique status as a high-quality, globally diversified mining play with strong cash flow and gold-copper exposure.
New Entrants: Fresh Faces in February
Among stocks newly added to golden lists in February (not present in January), the standout is:
- 【贵州茅台–Kweichow Moutai–600519.SH–Food & Beverage】: Recommended by 6 brokers, signaling renewed appetite for premium consumption and defensive quality.
Other notable new entries (each with 2–4 recommendations):
- 【福斯特–First Solar Materials–603806.SH–PV Materials】
- 【山东黄金–Shandong Gold–600547.SH–Precious Metals】
- 【中国人寿–China Life Insurance–601628.SH–Insurance】
- 【东方雨虹–Oriental Yuhong–002271.SZ–Building Materials】
- 【沪电股份–Wus Printed Circuit–002463.SZ–Electronics】
Sector-by-Sector Leaders
For investors seeking thematic exposure, here are the top golden stock within each key sector:
- Electronics: 【海光信息–Hygon Information–688041.SH–Semiconductors】 (7 recs)
- Non-Ferrous Metals: 【紫金矿业–Zijin Mining Group–601899.SH–Non-Ferrous Metals】 (7 recs)
- Basic Chemicals: 【万华化学–Wanhua Chemical Group–600309.SH–Basic Chemicals】 (7 recs)
- Communications: 【中际旭创–Accelink Technologies–300308.SZ–Optical Modules】 (7 recs)
- Insurance (Non-Bank Financials): 【中国平安–Ping An Insurance–601318.SH–Insurance】 (6 recs)
- Pharmaceuticals: 【药明康德–WuXi AppTec–603259.SH–CRO】 (4 recs)
- Automobiles: 【拓普集团–Tuopu Group–601689.SH–Auto Parts】 (3 recs)
- Media: 【恺英网络–Kingnet Network–002517.SZ–Gaming】 (tied for top)
- Food & Beverage: 【贵州茅台–Kweichow Moutai–600519.SH–Liquor】 (6 recs, new entry)
Strategic Takeaway for Global Investors
The February golden stock basket reflects a cautious optimism:
✅ Strong conviction in AI-enabling hardware (optical modules, chips)
✅ Selective return to high-quality consumer staples (Moutai)
✅ Continued faith in industrial champions with global pricing power (Wanhua, Zijin)
⚠️ But clear risk-off behavior in cyclical commodities and autos
For A/H investors, this suggests a barbell strategy: pair tech enablers of China’s AI boom with defensive, cash-generative blue chips—while staying underweight in sectors facing margin pressure or inventory correction.
Remember: broker golden stocks represent consensus expectations, not guaranteed outperformance. As one Shanghai-based quant strategist warns: “To extract alpha, you must refine the list—not just follow it.”
Disclaimer: This blog is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell securities, or an endorsement of any company mentioned. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own due diligence.
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Arvin
Global Markets Strategist | Focused on China A/H Equities
Delivering actionable insights for international investors navigating China’s evolving capital markets.