ChartWatch ASX 200 Scans: China Equities, Battery Metals, and Small Cap ETFs Trends

3 min read | August 26, 2025 02:53 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

 

Highlights

  • Uptrends observed in sectors covering battery technology, small caps, and China-linked equities

  • Downtrends include movements in major healthcare, utilities, and financial groups

  • ETFs highlighted across resources, technology, and Asian market exposure

Daily scans from the asx 200 spotlight movements across listed companies and ETFs. This includes a broad spectrum of sectors such as energy transition materials, healthcare, retail, and financial services. Several companies from the index displayed strong upward chart patterns, while others from the same benchmark showed sustained downward movements.

Key Uptrends Across Sectors

Technology and communications names such as Life360 (ASX:360) and Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) showed notable momentum. Within the healthcare technology space, Artrya (ASX:AYA) displayed chart strength, while Codan (ASX:CDA) and Megaport (ASX:MP1) extended gains within technology solutions.

Retail representation came through Lovisa (ASX:LOV) and Baby Bunting Group (ASX:BBN), each reflecting growth momentum in discretionary consumption. Food and agricultural entities like A2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) and Cobram Estate Olives (ASX:CBO) also appeared among uptrend listings, suggesting broader sector participation.

ETFs Featured in Uptrend List

Among the highlighted exchange traded funds, the Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX:ACDC) aligned with rising interest in energy transition themes. The BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) pointed to strength in Asian technology markets, while the iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (ASX:ISO) and Vaneck Small Companies ETF (ASX:MVS) underscored broader small-cap participation. Commodities-focused ETFs included the Vaneck Gold Miners ETF (ASX:GDX), SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Resources ETF (ASX:OZR), and Global X Copper Miners ETF (ASX:WIRE).

Resources and Energy Movements

Mining entities continued to appear across the scans, with BHP Group (ASX:BHP) listed among trending names. Rare earth specialist Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC), copper-focused Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR), and Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) extended their inclusion. Smaller explorers such as Lindian Resources (ASX:LIN), Locksley Resources (ASX:LKY), and Waratah Minerals (ASX:WTM) highlighted strength across the junior resource landscape.

Downtrend Movements in Key Groups

Several companies in the downtrend list reflected weakness across healthcare, utilities, and financial services. CSL (ASX:CSL) and Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) were among healthcare names with chart softness. AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) and Strike Energy (ASX:STX) fell within utilities and energy listings. Financial and property-related entities such as QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE) and Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) also appeared on the downtrend side.

Small Caps and Media Representation

Media and technology activity was evident through Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) and Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR). The presence of Smart Parking (ASX:SPZ) and Siteminder (ASX:SDR) further expanded the breadth of sectors represented in uptrend movements, indicating activity across both traditional and emerging industries.

Notable Observations

Chart activity demonstrated a wide spread of sector participation across the day’s scans. Companies connected with energy transition themes, digital solutions, and consumer services featured strongly in uptrend lists, while downtrend listings were largely concentrated within established blue-chip healthcare, utilities, and finance categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What sectors were active in the scans?
    Technology, resources, healthcare, and consumer discretionary sectors were active.
  • Which ETFs appeared in the uptrend list?
    ETFs linked to battery metals, gold, copper, small caps, and Asian technology were highlighted.
  • What categories dominated the downtrend scans?
    Healthcare, utilities, and financial services dominated downtrend scans.

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