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02:15
Jun 21
Jun 21
Korean defense stocks
KS
KQ
Samsung Group stocks
GLD
▾
HIGH
Korean defense may benefit from AI collaboration.
Ukraine's effective resistance shows AI driving warfare, with US companies like Palantir providing battlefield AI. Korean defense firms excel at hardware but lack software. Combining Korean hardware with US AI technology could create advanced weapons and spotlight Korean defense companies as a collaboration theme.
Korean defense stocks WATCH
Boston Dynamics deal positive for Hyundai Group.
Game stocks are seeing low-price buying as the market overshoots semiconductors. NCsoft has visible earnings improvement, and Shift Up is diversifying from its hit Nikke to Stellar Blade, reducing single-game risk. Selective gaming names can benefit if sector sentiment improves.
KS LONG
KQ LONG
Samsung Group's ETF inflows support further gains.
Samsung Group stocks (e.g., C&T, Electro-Mechanics, Life Insurance) are collectively strong, attracting ETF inflows that create a self-reinforcing buying cycle. This momentum could extend into next week and pull up underperformers like Samsung SDS.
Samsung Group stocks WATCH
Gold ETF GLD for long-term hedge.
Gold is a long-term inflation hedge and safe haven asset. For investors with large portfolios (several hundred million KRW), accumulating gold via the ETF GLD is cost-effective compared to physical gold or gold savings accounts.
GLD LONG
HIGH
23:30
Jun 20
Jun 20
005380.KS
012330.KS
108490.KQ
204320.KS
010120.KS
▾
HIGH
Cheapest robot stock, buy on dips.
Hyundai Motor is the cheapest robot stock globally. The market values it as an auto company, but if viewed as a robotics play, the multiple can expand significantly. Near-term earnings weakness from auto sales is causing stock dips, which are buying opportunities for the long-term robot re-rating. The stock is trading in a box range between 600k and 700k won, offering tactical entry and exit points.
005380.KS LONG
World's cheapest actuator stock, undervalued.
Hyundai Mobis is the cheapest robot parts stock and the world's cheapest actuator-related company. It is a direct beneficiary of Hyundai Motor's robot production and trades at a low valuation relative to pure-play robot parts names. The company has well-established auto parts manufacturing capabilities that give it a cost advantage in robot components.
012330.KS LONG
Most stable small-cap robot pick.
Robotis is the most structurally stable small/mid-cap robot stock. It has a diversified robot business including actuators and logistics robots. Among Korean small-cap robot names, Robotis offers better stability than expensive peers like SPG, making it the preferred pick in that segment.
108490.KQ LONG
Second cheapest actuator, thermal management advantage.
HL Mando is the second-cheapest actuator stock globally. In addition to actuators, it possesses thermal management and cooling system technologies that are essential for robots. Trading at around 15x earnings, it is attractively valued compared to many high-multiple robot parts peers.
204320.KS LONG
Trading stock, buy dips sell rallies.
Hwashin is a robot body-part supplier chosen by Hyundai Motor. However, the business lacks long-term certainty because material and design changes could limit scalability. The stock should be approached as a trading vehicle: buy on sharp dips and sell into strong rallies, rather than held as a core growth position.
010120.KS LONG
Avoid SPG, too expensive.
SPG is far too expensive among robot parts stocks. With many cheaper alternatives available—such as Hyundai Mobis or HL Mando trading at much lower multiples—there is no need to consider SPG at current valuations.
058610.KQ AVOID
Buy robot stocks on rate fear dips.
FOMC hawkishness and rate-hike fears are temporary. The Fed is unlikely to raise rates further and may cut by year-end as data weaken. This macro fear is creating a dip in long-duration assets like robot stocks. Investors should use this rate-driven weakness to accumulate cheap robot stocks.
Korean robotics sector LONG
HIGH
11:00
Jun 20
Jun 20
009150.KS
004360.KQ 1ST
007810.KS 1ST
042700.KS
222800.KQ 1ST
▾
HIGH
MLCC and substrates still have momentum
MLCC and substrate stocks are riding strong momentum from the semiconductor cycle. Even if large-cap memory names like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix take a breather, these component plays can continue outperforming because demand for MLCCs, capacitor, and PCB substrates is broad-based and structural. The group remains a core holding in the current semiconductor upcycle.
009150.KS LONG
004360.KQ LONG
007810.KS LONG
222800.KQ LONG
353200.KQ LONG
Equipment has unpriced H2 momentum
Semiconductor equipment makers, especially those linked to HBM4 (like Hanmi Semiconductor, TES, VM) and front-end (like Wonik IPS), have additional upside because second-half order and earnings momentum is not yet fully priced in. The recent ETF-driven rebalancing is complete, and the underlying catalyst of new HBM capacity expansion remains intact. A semiconductor equipment ETF offers a convenient one-click way to play the theme.
042700.KS LONG
032640.KQ LONG
VM LONG
KODEX Semiconductor Equipment ETF LONG
097520.KS LONG
Power infra orders are surging
Power infrastructure and heavy electrical equipment names have very strong order momentum and high 2Q earnings expectations. LS Electric and Hyosung Heavy Industries are the two standouts where order book leverage is the greatest, making them the best concentrated plays on the power infrastructure build-out theme.
298040.KS LONG
010120.KS LONG
Shipbuilders in strong multi-year upcycle
Shipbuilders are entering a strong 2Q earnings season with additional catalysts: Trump's direct inquiry about faster US navy shipbuilding, a pending Canadian submarine order award where Korea is favored, and a structural upcycle possibly extending to 2029. High exchange rates boost won-denominated margins. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is the top pick because it also benefits from AI data center demand, but Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy Industries also work. The efficient approach is to buy on pullbacks, not chase rallies.
042660.KS LONG
329180.KS LONG
010140.KS LONG
Samsung construction plays for nuclear/infra
Samsung E&A and Samsung C&T are beneficiaries of Samsung Group's large-scale investment cycle and can combine momentum from overseas nuclear projects, global infrastructure investment, and domestic redevelopment. They offer a way to capture multiple construction and nuclear-related catalysts through established tier-1 names.
028260.KS LONG
Robots/auto parts rally on Boston Dynamics
Auto parts and robotics stocks are poised to benefit from Hyundai Motor's full ownership of Boston Dynamics and the August start of robot factories in the US. Global tech firms are eyeing strategic investments in Boston Dynamics, potentially lifting its valuation. The broader robotics theme has multiple catalysts in the second half, making pullbacks in Hyundai Motor, Kia, Hyundai Mobis, HL Mando, and SL attractive entry points.
005380.KS LONG
000270.KS LONG
005850.KS LONG
012330.KS LONG
204320.KS LONG
Buy renewables on dips for H2
Wind and renewable energy stocks such as CS Wind, SK Ocean Plant, Hana Solution, and OCI Holdings are favorable for the second half due to mid-term election policy tailwinds. The approach should be to accumulate on dips when the stocks trade near the lower end of their ranges. Hana Solution carries a near-term overhang from a July rights offering but remains part of the theme.
075980.KQ LONG
112610.KQ LONG
456010.KS LONG
254120.KQ LONG
Biotech catalysts at BIO USA
With the BIO USA conference starting next week, specific biotech names are in focus and could see positive momentum from deal or data announcements. The speaker highlights OliX, DND Pharmatech, Alteogen, and ABL Bio as the most relevant plays to watch ahead of the event.
097800.KQ LONG
226950.KQ LONG
196170.KQ LONG
298380.KQ LONG
NPS selling to pressure semis then dip-buy
The National Pension Service will begin forced rebalancing in July, selling an estimated 55 trillion won of domestic stocks. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, being the heaviest-weighted holdings in the NPS portfolio, will bear the brunt of this mechanical supply. This creates near-term headwinds and a likely dip. However, if the underlying semiconductor earnings and guidance remain robust, the selling will be absorbed and the pullback will become a buying opportunity.
000660.KS WATCH
005930.KS WATCH
MSCI watchlist inclusion would boost KOSPI
The MSCI annual market classification review next week could add Korea to the watchlist for potential upgrade. If that happens, it would be a major bullish catalyst for the KOSPI market. While binary, the setup is important enough to monitor closely.
EWY WATCH
HIGH
08:00
Jun 20
Jun 20
KOSDAQ Index
005930.KS
000660.KS
MU
WDC
▾
HIGH
Avoid KOSDAQ due to forced-selling spiral.
KOSDAQ is trapped in a forced-selling spiral as investors dump biotech and other KOSDAQ names to chase semiconductor stocks using leverage, while a poorly designed government promotion policy that selects only 70 stocks based on past earnings worsens the exodus and triggers additional panic selling, leaving the market with no easy fix and a negative near-term outlook.
KOSDAQ Index AVOID
Watch Korean semis for leverage-driven correction.
Korean semiconductor stocks (led by Samsung Electronics and SK hynix) have seen extreme overheating from retail leverage and derivatives-driven demand, creating a fragile supply setup that could trigger a sharp correction if flows reverse and cause a shock this summer.
005930.KS WATCH
000660.KS WATCH
Watch Micron, WDC for speculative excess.
U.S. semiconductor stocks like Micron Technology and SanDisk (Western Digital) are also showing speculative excess beyond normal demand, fueled by derivatives, signaling overheating that warrants caution.
MU WATCH
WDC WATCH
Long KOSPI on pension rebalancing rotation.
The upcoming pension fund rebalancing will gradually reduce the overconcentration in semiconductors, relieve the forced-selling pressure elsewhere, and direct flows into other sectors with record earnings that have barely moved, creating a buying opportunity for the broader Korean market.
EWY LONG
HIGH
07:00
Jun 20
Jun 20
000660.KS
005930.KS FLIP
▾
HIGH
SK Hynix leads HBM, overtakes Samsung.
SK Hynix will keep outperforming Samsung Electronics and could overtake its market cap because SK Hynix seized HBM leadership from Samsung and it is very difficult for Samsung to regain the top spot. SK Hynix’s earnings growth is exceptional: operating margin has risen from 35% to over 70%, and forward PER is still below 10x, leaving ample upside. Long-term contracts and surging AI capex from big tech add stability, while Samsung’s premium depends on reclaiming HBM dominance, which is unlikely near-term.
000660.KS LONG
005930.KS AVOID
HIGH
04:00
Jun 20
Jun 20
005930.KS 1ST
000660.KS 1ST
NVDA 1ST
Korean power infrastructure stocks
035420.KS 1ST
▾
HIGH
Foreign flows driven by US AI demand
SK Hynix overtaking Samsung Electronics' market cap is not a reliable bubble signal by itself. True bubble formation requires a widespread leverage cycle and Fed tightening. Current conditions—AI infrastructure build-out and a Fed unlikely to hike—support the semiconductor rally continuing, with legacy demand catalysts also helping Samsung.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
Hyperscaler leverage is sustainable and bullish
Hyperscaler capex exceeding operational cash flow is sustainable because profitability and ROIC remain strong, US financial leverage is healthy, and Nvidia's 30-year bond priced just 7bp above Treasuries signals extreme market confidence. If leverage concerns eventually force the Fed to cut rates, it will further fuel stock gains, making current leverage a bullish signal.
NVDA LONG
Overweight AI core infrastructure at 50%
The market is entering a leverage-and-diffusion phase where AI infrastructure utilization expands. Allocate 50% of the portfolio to core AI infrastructure—semiconductors (SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics) and electricity/power stocks—because they drive the market and still have upside.
Korean power infrastructure stocks LONG
Software stocks benefit from AI diffusion
As AI infrastructure transitions to utilization, software companies like Naver and Samsung SDS serve as connectors and enablers of AI diffusion, representing a growth theme worth 30% of the portfolio.
035420.KS LONG
018260.KS LONG
Financials are defensive in high rate
Financial stocks (banks, insurers, savings banks) provide defensive qualities and benefit from sticky demand and high interest rates, acting as a stabilizer within the 30% allocation during market volatility.
Korean financial sector stocks LONG
HIGH
01:30
Jun 20
Jun 20
373220.KS
006400.KS
L&F
003670.KS
Vitzrocell 1ST
▾
HIGH
Long LG and SDI on anti-China policy
Korean battery cell makers LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI are set to benefit from surging global ESS demand and US/EU policies that increasingly exclude Chinese battery supply. The US Section 48C investment tax credit requires non-China cells for subsidies, and the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (AMPC) tightens non-FEOC sourcing rules annually. European Industrial Acceleration Act also restricts Chinese supply, favoring FTA countries like Korea. Both companies already receive large-scale orders from US energy developers and have European production capacity, positioning them to capture market share.
373220.KS LONG
006400.KS LONG
LFP cathode supply shortage benefits L&F, POSCO FM
Korean LFP cathode material makers face a severe supply shortage relative to surging US ESS demand. By 2028, US demand is forecast at 178,000 tons while L&F and POSCO Future M have a combined planned capacity of only 125,000 tons, a 30% shortfall. This supply-demand imbalance will intensify competition for materials, drive up prices, and boost profitability for the producers. Artificial graphite anode supply through POSCO Future M's Vietnam operation is also insufficient relative to demand, further supporting material firms.
L&F LONG
003670.KS LONG
AI data center supercapacitors boost Vitzrocell, Bihwa, LS Materials
AI data center ultra-fast battery (CBU/Capacitor Bank Unit) and supercapacitor requirements are opening a new growth market. High-power GPUs cause millisecond power spikes that must be buffered, making lithium capacitors and supercapacitors essential. Korean companies Vitzrocell (lithium capacitors), Bihwa Tech, and LS Materials are identified as direct beneficiaries in the battery manufacturing part of this CPU ecosystem, with Vitzrocell already supplying to hydrogen fuel cell and Taiwanese rack makers, making it a core play.
Vitzrocell LONG
Bihwa Tech LONG
LS Materials LONG
LS Electric power equipment orders surge
LS Electric is the top momentum play in Korean power equipment, with Q2 revenue and operating profit highly likely to beat consensus. Order intake is surging: Q1 exceeded 1 trillion won, Q2 is expected to surpass 2 trillion won. Annual guidance of 4 trillion won will be easily surpassed, with 5-6 trillion won achievable. Ultra-large transformer export data remain strong despite headline weakness, confirming solid fundamentals.
010120.KS LONG
Hyosung Heavy cheap despite project delays
Hyosung Heavy Industries is the second-best power equipment play behind LS Electric, with strong earnings and expansion intensity. Its valuation is relatively cheaper, providing a valuation cushion. Although Q2 results may slightly miss due to Middle East project delays, annual guidance is still expected to be significantly exceeded, keeping the outlook positive.
298040.KS LONG
Sanil Electric strong growth, small-cap liquidity
Sanil Electric has the best earnings growth and valuation momentum among power equipment peers, with strong order intake. However, its small market capitalization means lower liquidity and slower market attention, which can limit share price speed, but the fundamental picture remains attractive.
062040.KS LONG
Avoid HD Hyundai Electric on high expectations
HD Hyundai Electric faces headwinds as its expansion intensity and fundamental indicators are relatively weaker than peers. Q2 results are likely to fall below consensus because market expectations are set too high above the company's own guidance, creating a gap that could lead to share price volatility. Investors should avoid or be cautious.
267260.KS AVOID
HIGH
23:30
Jun 19
Jun 19
005930.KS
009150.KS
000660.KS FLIP
▾
HIGH
Buy Samsung Electronics, avoid overvalued SK Hynix
Among large-cap Korean tech, Samsung Electronics is the cheapest on valuation at around 6x P/E, while SK Hynix has already rallied to over 7x P/E and appears overbought and over-speeding, pulling in next year's HBM price increase expectations too early. The valuation gap has reversed, making Samsung Electronics a more comfortable entry with catch-up potential. Therefore, favor Samsung Electronics over SK Hynix, avoiding SK Hynix at current elevated levels.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS AVOID
Buy Samsung Electro-Mechanics on pullbacks
AI data center expansion is driving an unprecedented surge in MLCC demand, with each rack requiring about 20,000 units, double that of electric vehicles. Global MLCC production capacity is extremely limited, and major suppliers like Murata and Samsung Electro-Mechanics enjoy strong pricing power. Murata's stock has already surged, while Samsung Electro-Mechanics is still catching up, creating upside potential. Samsung Electro-Mechanics also benefits from packaging substrate and silicon capacitor technology, which enhances its bargaining power and average selling prices. Although the stock is at all-time highs and valuation is elevated (around 70x P/E on full-year 2027 estimates), further analyst target price upgrades will provide room. The best strategy is to wait for pullbacks and buy the leader on dips.
009150.KS LONG
HIGH
11:00
Jun 19
Jun 19
005930.KS
000660.KS
EWY
204270.KQ
036570.KS
▾
HIGH
AI-era targets offer large remaining upside.
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have significant remaining upside to their 2027 target guidance, driven by accelerating AI-related earnings growth. Despite today's intraday foreign selling attributed to options expiry and weekend hedging, the core trend remains bullish. Foreigners will eventually accumulate these two national champion stocks, which are the most reliable large-cap AI plays. The speaker believes the remaining upside could be fully priced in before year-end.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
Uptrend intact despite technical sell-off.
The KOSPI uptrend remains very strong. Today's sell-off was technical, driven by options expiry and weekend risk hedging, not a change in the underlying trend. The index continues to make higher highs, with the 5-day moving average offering support. If US-Iran talks progress over the weekend, the market could stage a significant rebound and continue its advance.
EWY LONG
Glass substrate tech could drive strong rebound.
J&TC surged to its daily limit up on news of world-first glass substrate technology development, even as SKC delayed its own expansion. If semiconductor sentiment improves on Monday, glass substrate stocks could see a strong rebound, and J&TC is positioned as a leader in that theme.
204270.KQ WATCH
Game turnaround offers monitoring opportunity.
NC Soft is undergoing an earnings turnaround and shows a very favorable technical chart. The game sector has been largely overlooked during the recent rally and may start to move in the second half as earnings turn. Today's resilience in a weak market suggests NC Soft could be an early leader of that rotation.
036570.KS WATCH
HIGH
10:00
Jun 19
Jun 19
Korean shipbuilding sector
Korean defense sector
Korean nuclear power sector
Korean Insurance Sector
▾
MED
Shipbuilding recovering, use split buying.
The shipbuilding sector has started moving after a long rest, supported by competitive advantages from the yuan exchange rate. It is fundamentally attractive and can surge once momentum builds, but currently it lacks sustained buying power because semiconductors are draining market liquidity. Investors should view it positively while managing volatility through split buying, and use the 10-day moving average to confirm a stronger uptrend.
Korean shipbuilding sector LONG
Defense demand growing, trend not certain.
Defense stocks are rising on expectations of post-war reconstruction demand from the Middle East and Europe, where damaged or destroyed US bases are forcing countries to rapidly build independent defense capabilities. Korea is the only nation that can deliver comprehensive arms quickly for cash, creating a strong fundamental backdrop. However, the upward trend is not yet confirmed because the 10-day moving average has not turned decisively upward, so investors should use split buying and wait for trend confirmation before committing fully.
Korean defense sector LONG
Nuclear irreplaceable, buy on trend confirmation.
Korea is uniquely capable of vertical integration in nuclear power plant construction, giving it a cost advantage that no other country can match. Post-war electricity infrastructure repair, combined with the current government's pragmatic push for nuclear and SMR projects, creates a powerful long-term demand story. Still, near-term price action is choppy because semiconductor strength is absorbing liquidity, so investors should use split buying and wait for the 10-day moving average to slope up clearly before increasing exposure.
Korean nuclear power sector LONG
Insurance leads financials on shareholder returns.
Among Korean financials, insurance companies are the most aggressive in shareholder returns under the Value-up program, changing the historical pattern of government-directed dividends. This shift in policy and corporate behavior makes insurance the most attractive sub-sector, and investors should hold insurance stocks as part of a portfolio benefiting from the shareholder-return trend.
Korean Insurance Sector LONG
MED
09:00
Jun 19
Jun 19
EWY
KBE 1ST
WTI 1ST
000660.KS
005930.KS
▾
HIGH
KOSPI pulls back, then rallies to 10,000.
The KOSPI has rallied extremely fast on a handful of semiconductor names, pushing it 30% above its 60-day moving average. Historically, such an extended gap has led to a one- to one-and-a-half-month price or time correction during which the extreme concentration eases. After that consolidation, the index is likely to resume its staircase advance and climb toward the 10,000-point level.
EWY WATCH
Korean financials benefit from sector rotation.
When the semiconductor rally takes a breather and the market's extreme concentration eases, funds are likely to rotate into laggard sectors that have clear earnings momentum and can deliver shareholder returns. Financial stocks stand out because they are performing well, are able to return capital to shareholders even in a high-rate environment, and offer defensive characteristics, making them the most logical beneficiary of the rotation.
KBE LONG
Crude oil rebound to $80 expected.
Crude oil has dropped quickly to $70 on ceasefire hopes, but the reopened Hormuz shipping route still faces steep insurance costs, damaged production facilities are not yet restored, and the US has rapidly depleted its strategic reserve, which now needs replenishment. These factors create demand that should push oil back up toward the $80 level.
WTI LONG
Memory stocks rally, then face margin pressure.
Memory providers such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will report spectacular Q2 earnings, which may initially support their stocks, especially heading into Samsung's earnings. However, peak operating margins (SK Hynix already at 72-73%) are likely to compress as capex rises, and investors will begin questioning whether hyperscalers can sustain their heavy borrowing and spending when interest rates remain high. From mid-July onward, these margin and capex concerns may weigh on the semiconductor names, narrowing the performance gap with the rest of the market.
000660.KS WATCH
005930.KS WATCH
Won strengthens when Fed cut expectations rise.
The Korean won remains weak near the 1,500 per dollar level because of structural dollar demand from exporters parking profits abroad, high US rates sustaining dollar demand, Korea's declining share of global GDP, and sluggish foreign direct investment. The won is expected to stay weak while US rates stay high through summer, but if expectations for a Fed rate cut emerge in the second half of the year, the won is likely to strengthen.
USD/KRW SHORT
HIGH
07:30
Jun 19
Jun 19
000660.KS
005930.KS
298040.KS
010120.KS
006400.KS
▾
HIGH
Memory semiconductor outperformance to persist.
Within the AI value chain, the market is now concentrated almost entirely in memory semiconductors, and this selective flow will persist for the foreseeable future because memory is the easiest part to value and the earnings story is strongest.
000660.KS LONG
Samsung Electronics cheap, will catch up.
Samsung Electronics looks cheap relative to SK hynix with only a 10% market cap gap. If SK hynix keeps rising, Samsung must follow because investors will treat it as undervalued. Longer term, Samsung's foundry and diversified businesses will drive further improvement.
005930.KS LONG
Buy power equipment stocks on dips.
Power equipment stocks remain a positive sector overall. The recent pullback provides a very good buying timing, as the sector will rotate back up when memory stocks pause. Names like LS Electric and Hyosung Heavy Industries are favored.
298040.KS LONG
Buy power equipment stocks on dips.
LS Electric has landed a very large US distribution contract worth about 70 million dollars. In the past such news would have moved the stock 10%, but it has not yet been fully priced in, so the stock should reflect this positive catalyst soon.
010120.KS LONG
Secondary batteries to rally from double bottom.
Secondary battery stocks are close to forming a double bottom. Once that technical pattern completes, they can rally again as the AI data center theme expands beyond just memory. Companies like Samsung SDI can become attractive again on such a bounce.
006400.KS LONG
SKC oversold, glass substrate potential remains.
SKC fell on a misleading sole-source article claiming the company is not building a factory. When this news gets corrected, the stock should recover. The glass substrate commercialization timeline has been pushed to 2030, but smaller-scale adoption for interposers could come faster, and the long-term theme remains intact.
011790.KS LONG
Hwashin transforming to robot parts, bullish.
Hwashin is actively transforming from a pure auto parts maker into a robot parts supplier. This transformation is confirmed, and although mass production will take time, the re-rating based on robot exposure is already driving the stock higher.
010690.KS LONG
HPSP patent issue resolved, uptrend ahead.
The patent dispute overhang that weighed on HPSP has been resolved. With the uncertainty removed, the company can compete freely and its established customer relationships mean it will win against rivals. The stock was previously buried by Space X headlines and now should re-rate higher.
403870.KQ LONG
Buy Isu Petasys above 130,000 won.
Isu Petasys is attracting a lot of investor attention, which is actually preventing the stock from moving. A clear breakout above the 130,000 won level is needed to confirm the next leg up. Investors should wait and only buy once that level is breached.
007660.KS WATCH
HIGH
06:00
Jun 19
Jun 19
KOSDAQ
000660.KS
005380.KS
009150.KS
▾
HIGH
Avoid KOSDAQ until support is regained
KOSDAQ has broken below the critical 1,000-point support level on weak volume, turning that level into resistance. There is no buying momentum or sector leadership, and the liquidity flow is not moving into KOSDAQ. Investors should absolutely avoid buying KOSDAQ or leveraged products like KOSDAQ 150 Leverage ETF until the index stabilizes and a clear rebound is confirmed.
KOSDAQ AVOID
Buy SK Hynix on rebalancing dip
MSCI rebalancing at the close may cause temporary selling pressure on SK Hynix, pushing the stock price down sharply. Because the underlying AI-driven uptrend in SK Hynix remains intact, any such dip at the close presents a tactical buying opportunity. One could buy near the close and consider selling on the next session's gap-up.
000660.KS LONG
Bullish Hyundai Motor on robotics catalyst
Hyundai Motor Group's rumored acquisition of the remaining 9.9% stake in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank is a clear positive. Big Tech's strong interest in physical AI and robotics means high valuations for well-prepared robotics companies. Full control could lead to a re-rating of Hyundai Motor's robotics assets, accelerated IPO plans, and further valuation upgrades as strategic investors participate.
005380.KS LONG
Buy Samsung Electro-Mechanics on MLCC boom
High-performance MLCCs used in AI data center servers are a true bottleneck, and only two companies globally—Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Murata—can supply them. With capacity already fully utilized, a supply crunch could cause prices to triple within a month. Samsung Electro-Mechanics is expanding capacity aggressively, which will drive both volume (Q) and average selling price (ASP) higher, creating a powerful earnings cycle. Buy on pullbacks as the uptrend is solid.
009150.KS LONG
HIGH
03:30
Jun 19
Jun 19
005930.KS
INTC 1ST
240810.KQ
403870.KQ
042700.KS
▾
HIGH
Ride the global AI semiconductor wave
The global semiconductor rally and concentration in leaders like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix is not a Korea-only phenomenon; it is a worldwide AI-value-chain-driven super cycle. The wave must be ridden, and investors should hold a roughly 50% allocation in these core names.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
Intel turnaround driven by US government
Intel is successfully reviving with strong US government backing and concentrated orders, and its foundry could overtake Samsung's; the long-held thesis that Intel will keep growing under government support is playing out exactly.
INTC LONG
Front-end equipment stocks still strong
Front-end semiconductor equipment companies remain strong and resilient, with Wonik IPS and PSK not even declining in recent sessions; the whole front-end equipment segment is performing well and deserves attention, though the small stock VM carries higher risk.
240810.KQ LONG
031980.KQ LONG
VM LONG
HPSP dip is a buying opportunity
The HPSP patent dispute has effectively ended with both parties able to produce, but the market overreacted as if HPSP lost; the stock dip is a buying opportunity because HPSP's dominant market position remains unshaken, analogous to Orion Choco Pie's lasting brand power.
403870.KQ LONG
Hanmi Semi benefits from Terapet catalyst
Hanmi Semiconductor is a direct beneficiary of the Elon Musk-linked Terapet project, with building news emerging; second-quarter earnings expectations are positive, and the stock has held above the 300,000 won level the speaker previously highlighted as an entry zone.
042700.KS LONG
Doosan Enerbility benefits from nuclear buildout
Doosan Enerbility will benefit regardless of whether the US nuclear project is large-scale or SMR, and the speaker will keep talking about it until it rises further; it is a clear play on the nuclear theme.
034020.KS LONG
Hanjeon Technology gains from large nuclear restart
Hanjeon Technology (KEPCO Engineering & Construction) stands to gain directly from the restart of large-scale nuclear power plant construction in Korea, with the Yeongdeok site approval signaling real progress; while SMR-only would be less favorable, large nuclear is already moving forward.
052690.KS LONG
MLCC super cycle benefits Samsung Electro-Mechanics
The MLCC market is entering a super cycle driven by AI data centers, which require 2-3 times the MLCCs of automobiles, and by AMD now adopting MLCCs broadly, creating a new demand source. Samsung Electro-Mechanics is a prime beneficiary; existing holders should stay invested, and any pullback linked to Murata's gap-fill presents a new buying opportunity.
009150.KS LONG
HIGH
01:00
Jun 19
Jun 19
EWY
005930.KS
042700.KS
089030.KQ
000660.KS
▾
HIGH
KOSPI PER low, room to rise.
KOSPI's 12-month forward PER is 8.29x, well below the 10-year average of 9.9x, indicating about 15% undervaluation and at least 10% further upside potential.
EWY LONG
Semiconductor PER historic low, strong earnings.
The memory semiconductor cycle is in an early 'giant's thigh' stage, far from a peak, driven by structural AI server investment that makes demand price-insensitive; supply will remain short at least through 2025, and a down-cycle is not expected until after 2028, so holding and enjoying the uptrend is the right strategy.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
Hanmi uniquely supplies HBM stacking equipment.
Hanmi Semiconductor is uniquely capable of supplying advanced stacking equipment for HBM4E, HBM5, and HBF, making it a concentrated beneficiary; it also supplies equipment to SpaceX, providing diversified momentum.
042700.KS LONG
Techwing wins all three HBM customers.
Techwing has recently won equipment orders from SK Hynix for HBM4, securing all three major memory makers (Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron) as customers, positioning it for strong growth in the HBM equipment market.
089030.KQ LONG
MLCC shortage benefits Samsung Electro-Mechanics.
AI server and data center demand is causing an extreme MLCC supply shortage, with per-server MLCC counts surging and prices up 15–35%; global capacity expansion is still insufficient, keeping the shortage alive until at least 2028, and Samsung Electro-Mechanics stands to benefit strongly with more upside ahead.
009150.KS LONG
HIGH
00:50
Jun 19
Jun 19
005930.KS
000660.KS
VIX 1ST
042700.KS 1ST
403870.KQ
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HIGH
Core semiconductor giants are still cheap.
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are the core holdings because they are extremely cheap (PER 6-7x) relative to their earnings growth, and the market is overwhelmingly concentrated on these two due to clear earnings momentum and supply-demand tightness. The FOMC uncertainty only reinforces their safe-haven appeal.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
Use VIX for portfolio tail hedge.
The VIX index is an attractive hedging vehicle at current levels of 15-16. Downside is limited, but it spikes sharply during market shocks, providing tail-risk protection. It is preferable to inverse ETFs that decay over time.
VIX LONG
Terra project drives Hanmi Semiconductor upside.
Korean semiconductor equipment makers Hanmi Semiconductor and HPSP are entering Elon Musk's Terra fab supply chain. Pilot line adoption is underway, which historically leads to mass production orders. This opens a new growth market beyond traditional chipmaker clients. Both stocks offer direct exposure.
042700.KS LONG
Korean equipment enters Musk's Terra fab.
Korean semiconductor equipment makers Hanmi Semiconductor and HPSP are entering Elon Musk's Terra fab supply chain. Pilot line adoption is underway, which historically leads to mass production orders. This opens a new growth market beyond traditional chipmaker clients. Both stocks offer direct exposure.
403870.KQ LONG
Simmtech is the LPDDR leader for AI.
Simmtech dominates the LPDDR substrate market. The shift from GPU to CPU in AI and the emergence of AI PCs will drive explosive LPDDR demand. Simmtech, as the overwhelming market leader, is the purest way to play this trend.
222800.KQ LONG
Samsung C&T deeply undervalued holding company.
Samsung C&T is undervalued relative to its large stake in Samsung Electronics and other group holdings. A new analyst report sets a first market cap target of 100 trillion won, implying about 20% upside from the current ~80 trillion won.
028260.KS LONG
AI data center MLCC boom drives SEMCO.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is a core AI data center play. Each cabinet uses 20-30k MLCCs, three times that of a car. AMD's shift to MLCC creates incremental demand. Globally, peers Murata and Yageo are at new highs, validating the cycle. Despite PER of 88x, growth justifies a 300,000 won target.
009150.KS LONG
Nuclear power sector poised for rebound.
The nuclear power sector is oversold and has multiple positive catalysts: a US SMR fuel supply deal (Centrus-Oklo), Korean government selection of new large reactor sites, and a Morgan Stanley report identifying Korean nuclear as the solution to US-China power conflicts. Doosan Enerbility is the prime beneficiary.
034020.KS LONG
AI power demand lifts heavy electricals.
Power equipment stocks LS Electric and Hyosung Heavy Industries are direct plays on AI data center electricity demand. LS Electric just secured a $7 billion US distribution contract, but the news has not been priced in, providing a near-term catalyst.
010120.KS LONG
298040.KS LONG
Korean Air gains from merger and travel.
Korean Air is set to benefit from lower oil prices, a stabilizing won, and robust travel demand. The upcoming merger with Asiana Airlines will give it a near monopoly on air cargo, significantly boosting profitability.
003490.KS LONG
HBM4 full inspection drives Techwing demand.
Techwing is a prime beneficiary of the HBM4 transition because full inspection (100% testing) will be required, dramatically increasing demand for test equipment. The company has already received final HBM4 test equipment approval from SK hynix.
089030.KQ LONG
Accumulate KOSDAQ ETF on policy support.
KOSDAQ index is oversold and offers a good accumulation opportunity around 1,000 points. Policy support (league system, pension benchmark changes) and eventual recovery in biotech and secondary batteries will lift the index. Gradual ETF buying is a low-risk way to participate.
KOSDAQ LONG
Battery double bottom offers rotation play.
Large-cap secondary battery names Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solution are showing a strong technical rebound from oversold territory. The sector is deeply oversold and is beginning to reverse, presenting a near-term bounce opportunity.
006400.KS LONG
373220.KS LONG
MSCI watchlist decision is a KOSPI catalyst.
MSCI's decision on June 24 to potentially add Korea to its developed market watchlist is a major near-term catalyst. If included, it would signal eventual developed market status, attracting significant passive foreign inflows and improving market quality.
EWY WATCH
HIGH
11:00
Jun 18
Jun 18
005930.KS
000660.KS
009150.KS
KOSDAQ Index
SPCX 1ST
▾
HIGH
Core memory leaders, buy on dips.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are core holdings that should be owned even amid extreme market concentration, because they have solid earnings, foreign buying, and are leading the market. He recommends holding them as a base position and buying on dips, as they are unlikely to crash hard due to strong fundamentals.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
Core MLCC leader, must hold.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is a leading sector stock driven by MLCC demand recovery and global peer strength (Murata). It hit a new high and is part of the core leading group that should be held, with a favorable supply-demand backdrop in passive components.
009150.KS LONG
Oversold KOSDAQ rebound imminent.
KOSDAQ is historically oversold relative to KOSPI, worse than during COVID, and has technically filled a gap. A sharp rebound is overdue and likely once KOSPI consolidates, potentially recovering 150 points quickly. Good KOSDAQ stocks have been unfairly punished and should get re-rated.
KOSDAQ Index LONG
Pre-IPO supply squeeze drives SpaceX.
SpaceX is benefiting from strong retail momentum and anticipated passive fund inflows upon its planned Nasdaq listing and index inclusion, similar to the pattern seen with KakaoBank's listing. Although valuation is expensive, the supply-demand dynamic could keep pushing the price higher until the inclusion event.
SPCX LONG
HIGH
09:00
Jun 18
Jun 18
SBX 1ST
SPCX
RDW 1ST
▾
MED
Index inclusion squeezes SpaceX float higher.
SpaceX has a structurally tight supply-demand setup after its IPO. Only about 5% of total shares are in the free float. Multiple index providers are adding SpaceX, forcing passive index funds to buy an estimated 20–40 trillion KRW worth of shares from June 19 onward. That forced buying, against a very small available float, will squeeze the stock significantly higher in the short term. Hedge funds are front-running these passive flows, adding further upward pressure independent of fundamentals.
SBX LONG
Index inclusion squeezes SpaceX float higher.
SpaceX is more an AI infrastructure company than a pure aerospace play. Starlink already has over 12 million subscribers, adding roughly 1 million per month, with ARPU around $66 and an operating margin near 40% – comparable to a software company. The recent $60 billion acquisition of AI coding company Cursor, used by over 60% of Fortune 500 firms, and the upcoming Starship rocket (100-ton payload, fully reusable) will enable space-based data centers, giving SpaceX a dominant AI-infrastructure moat.
SPCX LONG
Space stock rotation dip is buying opportunity.
After SpaceX listed, investors sold other space-related stocks such as RedWire to raise funds to buy SpaceX, causing a temporary dip in those names. Some market participants are viewing this sell-off as a low-price buying opportunity.
RDW LONG
MED
08:00
Jun 18
Jun 18
005930.KS
000660.KS
032830.KS 1ST
402340.KS 1ST
009150.KS 1ST
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MED
Buy Samsung Electronics on earnings dip.
Instead of only holding the most popular names, a parallel portfolio approach adds satellite stocks that share in the semiconductor boom: SK Square (holds SK Hynix), Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Samsung Life Insurance, and Samsung Electronics preferred shares. These offer indirect exposure while keeping the core leaders intact, creating a more balanced semiconductor exposure.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS WATCH
032830.KS LONG
402340.KS LONG
009150.KS LONG
005935.KS LONG
MED
06:00
Jun 18
Jun 18
WTI
WONIK IPS
PSK
084370.KQ
Techin
▾
HIGH
Oil will drop to $60s within months.
Crude oil prices are headed significantly lower, likely to the $60s within one to three months, because oil traders systematically overhype supply disruptions; Middle East conflicts historically cause temporary spikes that fade within 3–4 months even while fighting continues; China is a price-sensitive buyer that accumulates on dips; and the forward-curve nature of oil futures means the market is already discounting a decline.
WTI SHORT
Buy Korean semiconductor front-end equipment leaders.
Korean semiconductor front-end equipment makers have broken out of long trading ranges despite a difficult market, supported by strong capacity expansion plans from SK Hynix and Samsung. Wonik IPS, PSK, and Eugene Technology are specifically highlighted as looking attractive; PSK was only 17-18x earnings at the breakout and even after a move it remains reasonably valued, while Wonik IPS broke above a multi-month resistance and Eugene Technology shows similar positive structure. Pullbacks are viewed as buying opportunities.
WONIK IPS LONG
PSK LONG
084370.KQ LONG
Watch Techin for breakout above resistance.
Techin, a backend semiconductor equipment name, has begun supplying SK Hynix and is repeatedly testing resistance around 70,000 KRW. While it has failed to break out so far, the lows are gradually rising, suggesting an eventual breakout if it clears that level.
Techin WATCH
Avoid chasing overvalued Samsung Electro-Mechanics.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has rallied to extreme valuations around 80x, similar to past peak levels, making chasing the stock at current prices risky; existing holders should soon consider when to take profits.
009150.KS AVOID
HIGH
03:15
Jun 18
Jun 18
009150.KS
005930.KS
000660.KS
▾
HIGH
Samsung Electro-Mechanics breakout above 200k won.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is poised to break out of its trading box after its Japanese peer Murata hit new all-time highs, providing a positive peer signal. Lee expects the stock to break above the 200,000 won level as the box range resolves upward.
009150.KS LONG
Korean memory stocks re-rate to PER.
Valuation standards for Korean memory makers are shifting from book-based PBR to earnings-based PER as the market begins to treat them as structural growth plays instead of cyclical commodities. Micron already trades at 11x forward PER, while SK Hynix is at 6.8x and Samsung Electronics at 8x. This gap will close, driving a re-rating toward 10-11x for the Korean names, fuelled by HBM leadership and explosive earnings growth. The disappearance of PBR-focused commentary confirms the regime change.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
HIGH
01:15
Jun 18
Jun 18
005930.KS
000660.KS
089030.KQ
042700.KS
003160.KS
▾
HIGH
HBM profit 9x surge plus foundry turnaround
HBM prices are set to rise aggressively in 2027 as they normalize relative to generic DRAM, driving Samsung's HBM operating profit to an estimated 128 trillion won (up 9x from 2026). Additionally, Samsung's foundry is gaining orders from Google, AMD, Tesla, and BYD as TSMC faces capacity constraints, with utilization rates already above 80% and a potential swing to profit in Q3 2026.
005930.KS LONG
HBM profit to hit 149T won in 2027
HBM price normalization will cause SK hynix's HBM operating profit to skyrocket to 149 trillion won in 2027, up sharply from 23 trillion won in 2026, with operating margin expanding to 78-87%.
000660.KS LONG
HBM equipment orders surging now
The HBM capex super-cycle is driving strong orders for equipment makers. Companies like DI, Techwing, TES, and Hanmi Semiconductor have recently announced HBM-related equipment supply deals, and the momentum will intensify as HBM3/4 production ramps.
089030.KQ LONG
042700.KS LONG
003160.KS LONG
095610.KQ LONG
Utilization rise lifts OSAT and materials
As Samsung's foundry utilization rises and customer contracts increase, OSAT companies (Doosan Tesna, SFA Semiconductor, Hana Micron, LB Semicon) and materials/parts suppliers (KoMiCo, Soulbrain, Dongjin Semichem) will directly benefit from higher volumes.
131970.KQ LONG
036540.KQ LONG
183300.KQ LONG
005290.KS LONG
067310.KQ LONG
061970.KQ LONG
357780.KS LONG
Bio USA hype builds for select biotechs
Government policy is expected to support biotech, with CDMO companies (Alteogen, ST Pharm) likely to benefit from low-interest loans and growth funds. Pure biotechs with a track record of tech transfer and diversified pipelines (LigaChem Bio, ABL Bio, DND Pharmatech, OliX) are also favored.
347850.KQ WATCH
141080.KQ LONG
196170.KQ LONG
237690.KQ LONG
298380.KQ WATCH
226950.KQ WATCH
HIGH
00:20
Jun 18
Jun 18
128940.KQ 1ST
ABL Bio
352820.KS
196170.KQ
000660.KS
▾
HIGH
Biotech rebound on exports, tier system
Korean biotech/pharma stocks are set for a rebound. First-half tech exports reached 13 trillion won, a record pace. ABL Bio received fast-track designation for a cancer therapy, and Alteogen is rallying. Large-cap names with proven pipelines will be the main beneficiaries as the KOSDAQ tier system (premium league) concentrates institutional and foreign flows into strong large-cap biotech. FOMC uncertainty fading further supports a rotation into beaten-down biotech.
128940.KQ LONG
ABL Bio LONG
196170.KQ LONG
Entertainment cheap on diversified artist base
Entertainment stocks are at historic valuation lows (12-month forward PER ~19x), strong earnings growth, BTS world tour, and new artists (Illit, Cortis) delivering solid performance, which reduces concentration risk. HYBE is leading the rebound, and further upside is likely.
352820.KS LONG
SK hynix ADR close valuation gap
SK hynix is poised to rise due to its ADR listing targeted around August, strong shareholder return expectations, and a valuation gap versus Micron (forward PER roughly half). Memory demand remains robust, and HBM leadership solidifies the growth story.
000660.KS LONG
Large steel to benefit from reconstruction
Large-cap steel stocks offer a medium/long-term opportunity. Iran reconstruction (400-500 trillion won) will boost steel demand. Front-end sectors (auto, construction, shipbuilding) are not bad, and data center steel demand is emerging. Small steel names are too volatile; prefer Hyundai Steel and POSCO Holdings, with POSCO deriving over half its revenue from steel while also holding battery momentum.
004020.KS LONG
005490.KS LONG
Shipbuilders benefit from KDDX, submarines
Shipbuilding sector has multiple catalysts: submarine orders, LNG carriers, US-Korea investment committee launch, and the huge KDDX next-generation destroyer program (each ship ~7 trillion won). Hanwha Ocean is approaching technical resistance and may need a pause, but overall sector momentum remains strong.
329180.KS LONG
010140.KS LONG
042660.KS LONG
KDDX program lifts defense suppliers
The Korean KDDX next-generation destroyer program (one ship >7 trillion won) creates a large value chain opportunity. Companies like Hanwha Aerospace, LIG Nex1, STX Engine, and Hanwha Systems could attract attention as key suppliers.
079550.KS WATCH
012450.KS WATCH
Gaming stocks rebound from oversold earnings
Gaming stocks were oversold due to semiconductor crowding despite good earnings. The sector is rebounding, led by Joycity, Webzen, and Krafton. Pearl Abyss, which has lagged, should follow if the rebound continues. Earnings-based rotation is underway.
259960.KS LONG
263750.KQ LONG
Nuclear revival with new plant approvals
Nuclear power is regaining momentum after the confirmation of a new large-scale nuclear plant site in Yeongdeok and an SMR site in Gijang, with high local acceptance. AI data center power demand and the need for stable energy supply are driving the nuclear ecosystem revival. Doosan Enerbility is the primary beneficiary.
034020.KS LONG
UAE bypass project aids steel, EPC
The UAE aims to eliminate Hormuz Strait dependency via large-scale infrastructure (oil pipelines, port expansion, rail). This will boost Korean steel pipe and EPC companies: SeAh Besteel, Hyundai Engineering & Construction, Daewoo E&C, and Samsung C&T. The theme is long-term, though contract timing is 6-12 months out.
028260.KS LONG
001430.KS LONG
000720.KS LONG
Samsung to break 370K on memory boom
Samsung Electronics will break its previous high of 37만원. The memory super cycle continues: DRAM supply tight, Apple's Tim Cook warns of product price increases due to memory costs, and forward PER remains cheap at 6.67x. Strong AI demand and steady earnings recovery support the upside.
005930.KS LONG
Micron up on memory shortage, price hikes
Micron Technology is set to rally ahead of its earnings next Thursday. Memory supply is extremely tight, and Apple's Tim Cook highlighted memory price hikes forcing consumer price increases. Street targets are being raised significantly (1,500–1,600 USD). DRAM ETF is moving in tandem.
MU LONG
DRAM ETF LONG
SK Square massively undervalued via SK hynix
SK Square is significantly undervalued relative to its 20% stake in SK hynix. If SK hynix continues to rise on ADR and earnings momentum, SK Square's valuation could reach hundreds of trillions of won. The stock has broken new highs and remains cheap.
402340.KS LONG
Buy banks on rate hike, dividends
Korean banking stocks are deeply undervalued, offer high dividends, and benefit from a rate-hike environment (higher net interest margins). They are making new highs and are ideal for accumulation on dips for long-term investors.
105560.KS LONG
055550.KS LONG
CS Wind cheap, policy-driven rebound
CS Wind fell to extremely cheap levels and has now reversed trend with strong upward momentum. Government renewable energy policy support provides a catalyst, and the stock still has room to rebound further.
112610.KS LONG
LG group rebound on robotics catalysts
LG Electronics and LG Corp are undervalued after a sharp decline. LG Electronics is building a dedicated robot data factory for humanoid intelligence, and LG CNS is integrating robots into logistics automation. The overall group direction is upward, and a rebound is expected.
003550.KS LONG
066570.KS LONG
Avoid small steel for short-term trading
Small-cap steel names (e.g., AJU Steel, Hi Steel, Dex Steel) are too volatile for short-term trading and are not suitable for quick gains. Investors should focus on large-cap steel instead.
AJU Steel AVOID
Power cables boom on grid investment
Massive power grid investment (semiconductor clusters in Yongin, offshore wind, energy highways) is driving demand for power cables. Gaon Cable and similar names are surging, and the trend should continue as electricity supply infrastructure expands.
000500.KS LONG
KOSDAQ 150 may rise on supply policies
The KOSDAQ index may rally toward 1,500 as government support measures (tier system, pension fund inflows, coin stock delisting) create supply-driven momentum. Earnings remain weak, but the policy drive and rotational flows into previously overlooked KOSDAQ large-caps can push the index higher.
229200.KS WATCH
Samsung Electro follow Murata to highs
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is set to follow Japanese peer Murata, which is making new highs. Valuation gap and AI/robotics demand suggest the stock can rally toward 200,000–210,000 won.
009150.KS LONG
HIGH
11:00
Jun 17
Jun 17
000660.KS
042660.KS
042700.KS
080220.KQ 1ST
079550.KS
▾
HIGH
ADR listing removes overhang, attracts foreign buying.
SK Hynix's ADR listing removes the share overhang and signals a shareholder-return policy. Foreign investors bought heavily today while selling other stocks, showing strong preference for the ADR effect.
000660.KS LONG
Canada deals and US investment law tailwind.
Hanwha Ocean is the most highlighted shipbuilding stock due to two catalysts: high expectations for a Canadian submarine project and winning an FLNG project in Canada, combined with the US investment special law taking effect the next day.
042660.KS LONG
Support at 300k, target 400k.
Hanmi Semiconductor is his top pick in semiconductor equipment. The stock has held support above 300,000 won and can move to 400,000 won once that level is maintained.
042700.KS LONG
Fabless memory with explosive growth.
Jeju Semiconductor is a fabless memory design company producing DDR5 / LPDDR with manufacturing outsourced to SK Hynix. Orders are surging; the CEO targets revenue of 1 trillion won with operating margins nearly 50%, a massive growth story.
080220.KQ LONG
Consumable missiles drive defense attractiveness.
LIG Nex1 is his new top pick in defense because missiles are rapidly consumable items that must be replenished after exercises, giving it the most attractive characteristics in the sector.
079550.KS LONG
Solid-state battery catalyst, former leader.
Samsung SDI is his pick in secondary batteries. Solid-state battery discussions are starting to emerge, and SDI was the original leader in the sector, so it will move first.
006400.KS LONG
Cheapest financial with catch-up potential.
Among financial stocks, KB Financial looks the best because other financials like SK and LS have already rallied, leaving KB as an attractive laggard.
105560.KS LONG
800K target, robot event catalyst ahead.
Hyundai Motor is a mid/long-term buy with a target of 800,000 won. An upcoming Atlas robot event is expected to provide positive momentum, though the timing is uncertain.
005380.KS LONG
Imminent technology export, top biotech pick.
DND Pharmatech is his top biotech pick. He expects the company to achieve a technology export deal in the near future, with repeated signals of an imminent deal.
DND Pharmatech LONG
Bouncing, must clear 110k to confirm.
Doosan Enerbility is showing a bounce but needs to quickly breach 110,000 won to confirm a sustainable recovery. It is a stock to monitor for breakout.
034020.KS WATCH
Triangle consolidation, awaiting breakout direction.
NAVER is in a triangular consolidation pattern. The stock is building a base and a breakout in either direction could follow; worth watching for signal.
035420.KS WATCH
HIGH
09:00
Jun 17
Jun 17
034020.KS 1ST
000150.KS 1ST
KBE 1ST
000660.KS 1ST
015760.KS 1ST
▾
HIGH
Nuclear power stocks emerging as leaders
Nuclear power stocks are starting a new upward move, with Doosan Enerbility as the leader showing strong trend and KEPCO as a potential new star that can become a market leader.
034020.KS LONG
015760.KS LONG
Doosan Corp pullback a buying opportunity
Doosan Corp is the main leader of the nuclear trend; although it dropped today, the uptrend is intact and pullbacks create buying opportunities.
000150.KS LONG
Korean banks breaking out led by Shinhan
Shinhan Financial Group making a new high is highly significant, and Korean bank stocks breaking out indicate broad sector strength; bank stocks are under-followed by retail with low margin debt, making the move clean.
KBE LONG
055550.KS LONG
SK hynix long-term uptrend buy on dips
Popular semiconductor stocks Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are at risk of a short-term peak; the frenzy, media saturation, and the appearance of top executives signal it is time to be cautious and avoid chasing them.
000660.KS LONG
005930.KS AVOID
Hyundai Heavy Industries strong and buyable
Hyundai Heavy Industries is a good stock in the shipbuilding sector; the sector trend is alive and the stock benefits from pullback buying opportunities.
329180.KS LONG
HMM worth monitoring after long sleep
HMM is a stock that has been sleeping for a long time; it deserves attention and monitoring for a potential awakening, though the chart is not yet pretty.
011200.KS WATCH
Neinbo Robot uptrend looks attractive
Neinbo Robot shows an alive uptrend and looks good; it is part of the robotics theme that is quietly trending higher.
neinbo robot LONG
Buy Doosan preferred shares for value
Doosan Corp common stock is too expensive for many individual investors; buying Doosan preferred shares is a more affordable way to gain exposure to the nuclear power leader.
Doosan preferred shares LONG
HIGH
08:00
Jun 17
Jun 17
CS Wind
ABL Bio
SK Oceanplant
Korean Securities Sector
196170.KQ
▾
HIGH
Wind stocks to rally again after pause.
CS Wind and SK Oceanplant surged sharply, are now resting, and will make another leg higher at some point. The consolidation is a pause before the next rally.
CS Wind LONG
SK Oceanplant LONG
ABL Bio and Alteogen for sharp bounce.
ABL Bio has been excessively sold off and its dual-antibody immuno-oncology candidate just got FDA Fast Track; Alteogen held up well and will snap back violently when sentiment turns, as biotech typically recovers 30-40% drops in a few days.
ABL Bio LONG
196170.KQ LONG
Securities sector to grind higher slowly.
Securities stocks have strong expected earnings and a short-squeeze (빈집) setup, but the move will be a slow grind higher with 2% up / 1% down, favoring longevity over rapid spikes.
Korean Securities Sector LONG
Hwashin benefits from Hyundai robot push.
If Hyundai’s humanoid robot competition with Tesla materializes, strong value chains from auto parts will emerge, and Hwashin is specifically identified as a key beneficiary in that value chain.
010690.KS LONG
KOSDAQ to break above 1050.
As KOSPI consolidates slowly, KOSDAQ becomes interesting for stock pickers; the index needs to push above 1,050 points to avoid another drop, and today’s environment supports a move higher.
KOSDAQ Index LONG
Hyundai Mobis cheaper than HL Mando.
HL Mando trades at 36x P/E and has become expensive, while Hyundai Mobis now trades at only 13x P/E, making Mobis the better value play for exposure to the auto parts/robotics theme.
Hyundai Mobis LONG
Samsung safer than SK Hynix now.
SK Hynix lacks a 10nm process roadmap, which poses a technology risk that could eventually hurt its competitiveness; Samsung Electronics is preparing 10nm and offers portfolio stability. The idea that SK Hynix will overtake Samsung in market cap is overhyped and likely temporary at best.
000660.KS AVOID
005930.KS LONG
Korean semicon equipment to rebound.
The KRX semicon index shows a clear correction pattern and will bounce again; HPSP is just experiencing a 5-day moving average pullback, and money may rotate into semiconductor equipment as large-cap semis rest.
471990.KS LONG
Korean defense stocks rally on European demand.
G7 meetings yielded defense cooperation with Canada and Germany; LIG Nex1 formed a joint venture with Rheinmetall and Hanwha Aerospace’s Poland plant is gaining attention, opening the European defense market for Korean firms and sustaining the defense sector rally.
Korean defense sector LONG
012450.KS LONG
064350.KQ LONG
Samyang Foods heavy, trade not invest.
Samyang Foods has become heavy and less attractive above 1.3 million won as most growth is already priced in; for the time being, it should be viewed as a trading vehicle rather than a long-term hold.
003230.KS AVOID
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment buy now.
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment is at an attractive entry point; timing is good for a buy.
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment LONG
Samsung E&A buy on peace recovery.
Samsung E&A (formerly Samsung Engineering) has recovered close to its previous high and is a beneficiary of post-war reconstruction; one should have bought immediately when the war ended, and the uptrend remains intact.
028260 LONG
HIGH
06:00
Jun 17
Jun 17
Korean space-related theme stocks
028260.KS 1ST
000660.KS FLIP
SPCX 1ST
005930.KS FLIP
▾
HIGH
Avoid Korean space theme stocks after rally.
Korean space-themed stocks rallied irrationally on the SpaceX IPO news. The speaker does not see a clear fundamental link between SpaceX's listing and domestic component suppliers. These theme stocks should be avoided and one should wait for a correction instead of chasing them.
Korean space-related theme stocks AVOID
Construction stocks benefit from reconstruction rotation.
Construction stocks like Samsung E&A and DL ENC have solid earnings and reconstruction momentum. They suffered from poor performance in the past but have restructured and now only pursue profitable orders, ending the destructive competition. With ceasefire and reconstruction themes (Middle East, possibly Ukraine), these names are prime rotation plays once the semiconductor concentration eases.
028260.KS LONG
001880.KS LONG
Post-Q2 earnings, semis may underperform.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are the market's core driven by solid earnings, but the entire market's expectations are fully priced in through Q2 results (July). After the Q2 earnings season passes, the stocks are likely to slow significantly as all anticipated good news is reflected and leveraged products distort price action. Investors should be cautious and expect a rotation out of these names post-July.
000660.KS AVOID
005930.KS AVOID
Buy SpaceX after 180-day lock-up correction.
SpaceX is a massive IPO that has drained liquidity from the market. Based on statistical analysis of past large IPOs (e.g., Palantir), the stock typically faces significant selling pressure from lock-up expiries over the first 180 days, creating the cheapest entry point after that window. Additionally, Elon Musk's >70% ownership gives him unilateral control, adding governance risk. Therefore, rather than chasing the stock now, the optimal strategy is to wait for the 180-day correction to buy at a much lower price.
SPCX LONG
Shipbuilding stocks ride rotation and submarine catalyst.
Korean shipbuilding stocks (HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries, Hanwha Ocean) have strong earnings and disciplined order intake after stopping cut-throat competition. They are beneficiaries of reconstruction demand, and there is a potential near-term catalyst from the Canada submarine contract news expected around July. The sector is positioned for a rebound as rotation unfolds.
329180.KS LONG
010140.KS LONG
042660.KS LONG
Robotics stocks are long-term AI beneficiaries.
Hyundai Motor Group stocks are not in bad shape despite ongoing labor negotiations. Hybrid car sales are strong, and if interest rates start to fall, auto demand will benefit directly. Europe's EV market is also showing gradual improvement, which supports the group's outlook. The stocks are worth monitoring for accumulation.
012330.KS LONG
005380.KS LONG
307950.KS LONG
KOSDAQ poised for July catalyst-driven rally.
The KOSDAQ market is poised to benefit from several catalysts in July, including the introduction of a stock ranking/relegation system, market activation measures with real funding deployment, and potential rotation into second-tier sectors like batteries and biotech once interest rates stabilize. The index is expected to see a rotational rally.
KOSDAQ Index LONG
Power equipment/wire stocks offer corrected value.
Korean power equipment and cable stocks have corrected enough to offer valuation merit. The main bottleneck for building more data centers is power supply, meaning that once this bottleneck is resolved, demand for power infrastructure will spike. Combined with reconstruction needs (Ukraine, Middle East), the sector has attractive price levels and a strong story to resume its uptrend.
CAFE LONG
Robotics stocks are long-term AI beneficiaries.
Robotics is the peak of physical AI and the sector will keep rising alongside semiconductors and AI. Industrial robots will be adopted first, and the whole robotics ecosystem—including Robotis, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai AutoEver, and Mando—will benefit. Recent corrections in these names are long-term buying opportunities.
108490.KQ LONG
204320.KS LONG
HIGH
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Jun 17
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Buy Samsung and SK Hynix pullbacks.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are buys on any pullback because they need a consolidation period before moving to higher levels, the earnings picture remains solid, and even in a worst-case earnings miss, the stocks' deep liquidity allows an orderly exit.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
ADR listing momentum lifts SK Square.
SK Square is rallying to new highs on expectations of strong earnings, a planned U.S. ADR listing, and the possibility of eventual Nasdaq 100 inclusion, which is acting as a psychological momentum support, though the stock may face a reality check after the listing actually happens.
402340.KS LONG
Robotics potential makes Hyundai Motor undervalued.
Hyundai Motor is being mispriced when analysts value it only as a traditional automaker and treat Boston Dynamics as a passive equity stake. The market should grant a robotics/humanoid premium because the company is investing car profits into robots, and the current trend is moving toward physical AI.
005380.KS LONG
Data center generators boost HD Hyundai Marine Solution.
HD Hyundai Marine Solution is getting a new growth driver from land-based data center generator supply, including parts supply for HiMSEN engines to the U.S., and this business is starting to attract market attention as power becomes the biggest bottleneck for AI data centers.
443060.KS LONG
Korean defense, shipbuilding, nuclear trend to continue.
The recent strength in Korean defense, shipbuilding, and nuclear power sectors is likely to continue for a while as the KOSPI index drifts sideways and money rotates into select stocks that have undergone corrections.
Korean defense sector LONG
Korean shipbuilding sector LONG
Korean nuclear power sector LONG
HIGH
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Jun 17
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Semiconductors lead regardless of interest rates.
Semiconductors are the ultimate market leadership regardless of interest rate moves, driven purely by earnings and EPS growth, and will continue to lead the market going forward.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
Defense/space strong pre-rate-hike, Q2 momentum.
Defense and space stocks are strong before rate hikes as safe-haven value plays with solid earnings, and despite recent surges, they still have high Q2 earnings expectations, so they remain attractive as long as one does not chase after sharp rallies.
064350.KS LONG
012450.KS LONG
079550.KS LONG
Financials strong before BOK rate hike.
Korean financials, especially banking/financial holding companies, historically perform strongly before a Bank of Korea rate hike, and examples like Shinhan Financial Group are already showing strong price action and approaching new highs.
055550.KS LONG
Power equipment strong Q2, focus LS Electric.
Power equipment sector has high Q2 earnings expectations, with LS Electric being the focus play, as the speaker explicitly recommends centering on LS Electric.
010120.KS LONG
Secondary batteries bottomed, tradeable bounce.
Secondary battery stocks are still near the bottom and now offer profitable trading opportunities; the speaker narrows his focus to only three names: LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and L&F.
373220.KS LONG
066970.KS LONG
006400.KS LONG
Autos lead profit momentum, Hyundai/Kia/Mobis picks.
Automobile stocks are among the sectors leading both operating profit and net profit momentum this year and next, with Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Hyundai Mobis as the picks.
000270.KS LONG
005380.KS LONG
012330.KS LONG
NAVER leads internet profit momentum.
Internet sector is part of the profit momentum leadership, and NAVER is the single representative stock to own.
035420.KS LONG
Alteogen critical leader for biotech rebound.
Alteogen is the key leader stock needed to revive the KOSDAQ pharma/bio sector; its potential KOSPI transfer cancellation would keep it on KOSDAQ with high tier status, attracting passive funds and driving a broader biotech rebound, supported by upcoming Bio USA catalysts.
196170.KQ LONG
Shipbuilding profit momentum, HD HHI sole pick.
Shipbuilding is a profit-momentum sector, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is the sole stock the speaker repeatedly highlights, though caution is needed not to chase after sharp rallies.
329180.KS LONG
KOSDAQ to strengthen in July, policy-driven.
KOSDAQ is poised to strengthen in July, supported by government policies such as the tier upgrade system and zombie firm delisting, and the recent small but significant rebound in KOSDAQ credit balance signals a market bottom.
KOSDAQ Index LONG
Large biopharma strong earnings, attract flows.
Large-cap biopharma stocks Samsung Biologics and Celltrion have strong earnings and are included in the profit-momentum leadership; if pharma/bio sentiment improves, they will likely attract capital flows.
207940.KS LONG
068270.KS LONG
Semiconductor equipment/materials strong through H2.
Korean semiconductor equipment and materials (소부장) are worry-free; they will continue to see strong earnings and momentum in the second half of the year.
Korean semiconductor equipment & materials sector LONG
HIGH
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Jun 17
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Korean large builders on reconstruction boom
Iran reconstruction fund (400~500 trillion won) plus domestic redevelopment create massive order pipeline for Korean large-cap builders; large builders have brand power that wins redevelopment projects and nuclear plants, while earnings improve through 2025. Samsung E&A likely gets the largest orders; Daewoo Engineering is rebounding cheaply; DL E&C adds nuclear/SMR momentum; GS E&C is very cheap on P/B.
028260.KS LONG
047040.KS LONG
375500.KS LONG
000720.KS LONG
006360.KS LONG
Cheap auto parts become robot plays
Auto parts suppliers with body/chassis technology and very low valuations (PER 4-5x, PBR 0.4-0.5x) can surge when they get linked to robot value chains. Hwashin already hit limit-up on robot body module news; similarly cheap names like Myungshin Industry and Sungwoo Techron have strong downside support and open upside optionality.
010690.KS LONG
009770.KS LONG
081580.KQ LONG
Korean defense stocks enter European market
Defense stocks are positively re-rated after the Iran ceasefire removes war uncertainty and triggers global arms procurement competition; LIG Nex1's JV with Rheinmetall opens European market access, which other domestic defense firms already have but LIG lacked until now.
047810.KS LONG
079550.KS LONG
272210.KS LONG
012450.KS LONG
064350.KS LONG
Renewables rally on policy win
Wind and solar stocks surge after Trump fails to block offshore wind in court; wind exposure CS Wind leads, while solar stocks also rally because solar farms can be built within 6-12 months, perfect for urgent data-center power shortages.
112610.KS LONG
100090.KS LONG
Samsung and SK hynix buy on dips
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are entering 2Q earnings season with the strongest profit growth among all Korean sectors; every dip driven by non-fundamental noise has been a buying opportunity, and the uptrend remains supported by foreign inflows and potential MSCI developed-market inclusion.
005930.KS LONG
SK Square rides SK hynix ADR
SK Square, as the holding company with a 20.2% stake in SK hynix, must maintain its control threshold; the ADR share issuance would dilute its stake, forcing SK hynix to buy back and cancel shares, which directly benefits SK Square's net asset value.
402340.KS LONG
Hyundai-Kia win as Europe auto fades
European automakers (Stellantis, VW, BMW, Mercedes) face structural decline from Chinese EV competition and are heavily shorted by hedge funds. Hyundai and Kia are gaining share in Europe and also hold robot/autonomous driving growth options, making them relative winners in the global auto shakeout.
005380.KS LONG
000270.KS LONG
Nuclear stocks bottoming with catalysts
Nuclear power is back on the agenda as Germany and Italy reopen the debate; Doosan Enerbility is the sector leader and has been deeply oversold, while catalysts like large orders and SMR programs approach in July, offering a low-risk bottom-fishing opportunity.
034020.KS LONG
051600.KS LONG
Power equipment supercycle, safer than chips
Power infrastructure is in a multi-year supercycle driven by AI data center electricity demand and US grid replacement; Korean heavy-electrical firms have record order backlogs (46.6 trillion won combined) and are expanding US capacity, making them a safer play when chip stocks consolidate.
298040.KS LONG
267260.KS LONG
010120.KS LONG
000500.KS LONG
Renewables rally on policy win
Solar energy is the fastest power source to build (6-12 months) to alleviate data-center electricity shortages, while wind projects take much longer; with Trump's wind restrictions lifted, solar still offers a more reliable demand growth story, favoring OCI Holdings and Hanwha Solutions.
009830.KS LONG
456040.KS LONG
Alteogen high-conviction bio play
Alteogen is his top bio pick; he confidently holds with a 1 million won target. Korean biotech is deeply oversold but can snap back violently on catalysts, as seen with DND Pharmatech's 4-day 100% recovery, making Alteogen a high-conviction contrarian play.
196170.KQ LONG
Buy Korean chip equipment on pullback
Semiconductor equipment (소부장) stocks have pulled back for 3-4 days but earnings and capex from Samsung and SK hynix remain record-high; historically when big-chip stocks pause, equipment names rotate back, and current 20x PER levels provide a technical buy zone.
042700.KS LONG
403870.KQ LONG
240810.KS LONG
222800.KQ LONG
Shipbuilders breaking out after deep lag
Shipbuilders have lagged the KOSPI rally since October but are now breaking out with strong order momentum including Canadian submarine bids, KDDX, and commercial LNG demand; the sector has massive backlog and very low downside after years of underperformance.
329180.KS LONG
010140.KS LONG
042660.KS LONG
010620.KS LONG
HD Hyundai Marine data-center engine play
Hyundai Marine Solution is being re-rated on a new business supplying land-based power generation engines for data centers, riding the Himsen engine ecosystem; a recent report highlights this with a target of 310,000 won, and the valuation is still reasonable.
443060.KS LONG
Korean Air rides oil and cargo boom
Korean Air benefits from multiple tailwinds: oil dropping to the mid-$70s cuts fuel costs, air cargo rates are rising due to Red Sea disruptions and IT component shipments, and the upcoming merger with Asiana creates a national champion. The stock is the clearest beneficiary of geopolitical calming.
003490.KS LONG
SK Telecom AI proxy via Anthropic
SK Telecom has become a de-facto AI proxy through its stake in Anthropic; SKT will not sell post-IPO and is expanding a full-stack AI partnership with Nvidia, while its data center business accelerates, making it a unique telecom+AI hybrid play.
017670.KS LONG
SKC on TSMC glass substrate catalyst
SKC should be held for the glass substrate theme; TSMC officially entered the industrialization verification phase for glass substrates, a technology shift that will eventually replace silicon interposers, and SKC is the main Korean play on this long-term trend.
011790.KS LONG
Samsung and SK hynix buy on dips
SK hynix is preparing a Nasdaq ADR listing that could happen as early as July, one month sooner than expected, creating a valuation re-rating trigger against peers like Micron; combined with a rumored 100 trillion won shareholder return plan (including buybacks and cancellations), the stock has strong upward momentum despite management denial.
000660.KS LONG
HIGH
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Jun 16
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Hold Samsung/SK Hynix, buy on dips.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix remain in an uptrend with strong earnings growth; AI and memory demand are intact, and valuations are still attractive relative to global peers. However, chasing after sharp rallies is risky; better to hold existing positions and add on pullbacks of 6–7% or when the market gives cheaper entry points.
000660.KS LONG
005930.KS LONG
Defense stocks surging on short covering.
Korean defense stocks are rallying on powerful short-covering fueled by heavy prior short interest and solid earnings. A major catalyst emerged: LIG Defense & Aerospace announced a strategic collaboration with Rheinmetall for mid-range interception systems, a top-3 defense news event this year. This ignited a sector-wide move that also lifted Hyundai Rotem and Hanwha Aerospace. The thesis is long defense as a beaten-down, high-short-interest sector with strong fundamentals and new catalysts.
079550.KS LONG
064350.KS LONG
012450.KS LONG
Korean defense sector LONG
KOSPI to break 8,900 toward 9,000.
KOSPI is likely to retest the previous high of 8,900 and challenge the 9,000 level, driven by foreign buying, broadening participation beyond semiconductors, and the overall reflationary environment. The index setup supports new highs as market rotation gains momentum.
EWY LONG
Catch-up rally in Korean construction stocks.
Korean construction names such as Daewoo Construction and Hyundai Construction are catching up after prolonged underperformance. Redevelopment momentum, government policy tailwinds, and solid earnings are driving rotation into the sector. The laggards within the group (e.g., Daewoo Construction, which had barely moved) are showing classic catch-up rallies, suggesting further upside as money flows out of over-loved large-caps.
047040.KS LONG
Korean construction sector LONG
000720.KS LONG
Short squeeze in Korean wind/solar.
Heavily shorted wind power stock CS Wind surged to the daily upper limit after Trump’s administration voluntarily gave up its appeal against a court ruling that invalidated the offshore wind ban. The policy reversal triggered a massive short-squeeze, and the stock rallied 15% in a single session. Other renewable names (solar) also followed. Beaten-down renewables with high short interest present explosive upside on any positive news, making them attractive for short-covering trades.
112610.KS LONG
Korean renewable energy sector LONG
Undervalued securities stocks on strong earnings.
Korean securities stocks are deeply undervalued relative to the KOSPI index; the index is at 8,700 but these stocks are priced as if the index were at 7,000. Second-quarter earnings are set to be very strong because of surging trading volumes, yet the sector has not participated in the rally. This valuation disconnect and upcoming earnings catalyst make securities a high-conviction catch-up trade.
Korean Securities Sector LONG
Cosmetics stocks undervalued on strong exports.
Korean cosmetics export data is very strong, but the stocks have not moved at all. This divergence between robust fundamentals and stagnant share prices makes the sector an attractive laggard. As market rotation broadens to beaten-down value plays, cosmetics could benefit from a re-rating.
KORU LONG
Auto sector attractive for rotation.
Korean auto stocks are attractively valued and have been beaten down; as sector rotation continues, autos are a logical next candidate to catch up. With reasonable earnings and low expectations, they offer decent upside in a broadening market.
CARZ LONG
Biotech showing strength amid rotation.
Korean biotech/healthcare stocks rallied today despite the headwind of a BOJ rate hike. This signals that beaten-down sectors can attract buyers even in a challenging interest-rate environment. The sector is worth watching as part of the broader value rotation, though the catalyst is less concrete.
Korean Biotech/Healthcare Sector LONG
Short-covering rotation strategy in Korea.
A swing-trading strategy of targeting heavily shorted, deeply beaten-down Korean sectors with improving fundamentals is working extremely well. Short covering is creating violent upward moves (defense, renewables, construction) and this rotational pattern is likely to continue into upcoming sectors. Being positioned in cash and ready to buy the next laggard with high short interest offers asymmetric returns.
Heavily shorted Korean stocks LONG
HIGH
09:00
Jun 16
Jun 16
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Avoid leverage on Samsung, SK Hynix
Extreme concentration and overheating in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have created extreme leverage and credit bets. Even in a bull market such crowded trades invite a sharp short-term correction, making leveraged ETFs and credit purchases extremely risky. He advises staying far away from leveraged products and credit on these names while long-term spot holdings are tolerable.
삼성전자 레버리지 ETF AVOID
SK하이닉스 레버리지 ETF AVOID
Bull market early stage, hold KODEX 200
Korean broad market is in the early stage of a major cyclical bull run. Sector rotation is functional and top-cap stocks are leading. He advises investors to memorize the top KOSPI 200 names and hold the KODEX 200 ETF as a core building block for this bull phase.
KODEX 200 ETF LONG
Hyundai Marine Engine still has upside
Hyundai Marine Engine is a classic comeback story of a near-bankrupt company that turned around after being acquired by a strong parent (Hyundai group). After already rising from 1,250 won to 100,000 won per share, it still has further room to run and is not finished.
071970 LONG
Shinhan Financial correction over, upside resumes
Shinhan Financial Group has undergone a solid time and price correction after its prior rally, and within the rotation pattern of this strong bull market it is now breaking out strongly. He expects the stock to advance again from the corrected base.
055550.KS LONG
Avoid inverse ETFs now
The Korean market is in a powerful bull phase with massive money inflows, which continuously creates new sector rotations. There is no structural top and the index breaks through ceilings. Shorting the market via inverse ETFs is premature and dangerous; he strongly advises to shelve inverse trades.
KODEX 인버스 ETF AVOID
MED
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US law catalyst, nuclear stocks rebound
Nuclear power stocks are rising as predicted, with the US special investment law taking effect on June 18 acting as a fresh catalyst. Doosan Enerbility is leading the rebound, and the sector is attracting inflows.
034020.KS LONG
Shipbuilding to rise on US investment law
Shipbuilding stocks should be watched now that the US special investment law is about to take effect. Names like Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Engine are moving, and the sector is set to benefit from the same policy tailwind.
329180.KS LONG
009450.KS LONG
Post-war repairs and ETF inflows bolster defense
Defense stocks are rallying strongly because the end of conflicts triggers post-war repair demand, and simultaneous ETF buying across the defense sector is amplifying the move. LIG Nex1, Hyundai Rotem, and Hanwha Systems are key beneficiaries.
079550.KS LONG
064350.KS LONG
272210.KS LONG
Power equipment gains on analyst call
Power equipment stocks are performing strongly, with an analyst call timed perfectly. LS Electric, Sanil Electric, and Hyosung Heavy Industries are all part of the theme and should continue to do well.
010120.KS LONG
062040.KS LONG
298040.KS LONG
Auto parts cheap, robot transition boost
Auto parts stocks are extremely undervalued with PBR multiples as low as 0.3 and are now being repurposed into robot-body suppliers by Hyundai Motor. Hwashin and Seoyon have direct robot exposure and deep valuation support.
010690.KS LONG
018310.KS LONG
LG Innotek undervalued vs Samsung Electro-Mechanics
LG Innotek is clearly undervalued relative to Samsung Electro-Mechanics while the substrate theme remains intact. The stock is cheap on that relative basis and is attracting attention.
011070.KS LONG
Semicon chemicals late-cycle rally begins
Semiconductor chemical and materials stocks such as Dongjin Semichem, Hansol Chemical, and Fusung are finally starting to move in a late-cycle catch-up rally as the semicon upcycle lifts the back-end materials names.
005290.KS LONG
014680.KS LONG
036220.KQ LONG
Banks: safe dividends, limited downside
Bank stocks like KB Financial, Shinhan Financial, and Hana Financial are a better alternative to bank deposits, offering high dividends and limited downside risk because they rarely crash.
105560.KS LONG
055550.KS LONG
086790.KS LONG
SpaceX surge to lift aerospace stocks
If SpaceX rises past $200, domestic aerospace and satellite stocks like Satrec Initiative will bounce sharply. The catalyst is a SpaceX move, making it a clear bounce-trade setup.
099320.KQ LONG
S-Oil: bond-like stability, Shain upside
S-Oil trades almost like a bond and provides stability, while the upcoming Shain project opening gives it asymmetric upside. Its major shareholder Aramco adds a unique quality.
010950.KS LONG
HIGH
07:00
Jun 16
Jun 16
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Korean Steel Sector
Korean machinery sector
Korean shipbuilding sector
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Buy beaten-down Korean cyclicals.
Money has nowhere else to go with real estate blocked, and the extreme concentration in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix may ease temporarily in June. This creates a technical rebound window for heavily beaten-down cyclical sectors (construction, steel, machinery, shipbuilding, chemicals, refining) that have lagged the index. Easing geopolitical tensions and stabilizing rate expectations support the catch-up trade until the July earnings season.
Korean construction sector LONG
Korean Steel Sector LONG
Korean machinery sector LONG
Korean shipbuilding sector LONG
Korean chemicals sector LONG
Korean refining sector LONG
Oversold growth sectors to rebound.
Entertainment, gaming, KOSDAQ biotech, and battery stocks have been heavily sold off and are fundamentally cheap. As war fears and rate-hike concerns recede, these previously excluded growth sectors are likely to see a valuation rebound, even if they do not reclaim market leadership. Specific buyback activities (e.g., Pearl Abyss) highlight extreme undervaluation.
Korean Entertainment Sector LONG
KORU LONG
KARS LONG
KOSDAQ biotech sector LONG
Hold Samsung and SK Hynix, trade actively.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are not expensive relative to earnings, and money continues to flow into stocks with limited alternatives. The trend is not broken, so he recommends holding positions until the earnings season while actively trading within a high-level box range—selling on sharp rallies and buying on dips to manage risk.
000660.KS LONG
005930.KS LONG
Focus on Korean substrates and front-end equipment.
Within the semiconductor sector, substrates and front-end equipment are the top sub-sectors due to strong earnings and ongoing capacity expansion by Samsung and SK Hynix. Chairman Choi's comments about wafer undersupply further support continued capex. Key names: Simmtech, Daeduck Electronics, TES, Eugene Technology, Wonik IPS.
222800.KQ LONG
084370.KQ LONG
353200.KS LONG
095610.KQ LONG
240810.KQ LONG
Buy Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Ennotec on dip.
Friday's sharp drop in Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Ennotec was driven by ETF rebalancing, creating a tactical buying opportunity. Both belong to the key substrate/MLCC group with strong underlying demand; buying such quality names on liquidity-driven dips offers a favorable entry.
009150.KS LONG
Ennotec LONG
Pearl Abyss buyback signals deep undervaluation.
Pearl Abyss recently sold 6 million shares and is executing a 100 billion won buyback, yet the stock continues to decline. This price action suggests deep undervaluation and presents a potential entry point for a rebound as the gaming sector is fundamentally cheap.
263750.KQ LONG
HIGH
05:45
Jun 16
Jun 16
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KOSDAQ Index
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KOSPI cheap, earnings surging, target 10,000+
KOSPI EPS is surging, led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, while its P/E remains historically cheap at around 7x (10-year average 10x). The ceasefire progress is bringing oil prices down, easing inflation, and triggering EM fund inflows. Long-term institutional foreign funds are now researching Korean stocks, preparing for large inflows. Sector participation is broadening, supporting a sustained rally. The index is not in a bubble, with a target of 10,000+ points. KOSPI is a strong buy.
EWY LONG
KOSDAQ earnings weak, expensive, avoid
KOSDAQ earnings peaked in 2022-23 and have flatlined, while stock prices have risen, pushing P/E higher. In contrast, KOSPI earnings are strong and valuations low. Institutional investors and foreign funds therefore prefer KOSPI over KOSDAQ. Near-term policy momentum for KOSDAQ is still pending, making KOSDAQ unattractive relative to KOSPI.
KOSDAQ Index AVOID
Hold semiconductors, not a bubble yet
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are the main drivers of KOSPI EPS growth and the AI cycle is not nearing a bubble top (historical pattern of ~5-year cycles, current IPO first-day gains still in normal range). Institutions have hit position limits on these stocks and cannot reduce them. Investors should hold semiconductor positions and not reduce exposure, as the uptrend remains intact and sector broadening lifts overall market.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
Limits force rotation into holding companies
Institutional investors and funds have reached position limit guidelines on Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix (around 60% of portfolio). They cannot buy more, but cannot sell either. This is forcing rotation into related holding companies and associates such as SK Square (holds SK Hynix), Samsung C&T and Samsung Life (hold Samsung Electronics), creating mechanical buying demand.
028260.KS LONG
032830.KS LONG
402340.KS LONG
Hyundai robotics lifts key group affiliates
Hyundai Motor Group is expanding into robotics, and this thematic push is lifting component and logistics stocks: HL Mando, Hyundai Mobis, and Glovis. These stocks are rising as part of the wider sector diffusion and benefit from the group's robotics initiative.
204320.KS LONG
012330.KS LONG
086280.KS LONG
HIGH
03:00
Jun 16
Jun 16
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SK Hynix re-rates to 10x, 80% upside
Micron's target price upgrades are based on a structural growth logic that assigns a 10x forward P/E multiple to memory, implying the industry is no longer purely cyclical. SK Hynix should undergo a similar re-rating, potentially gaining around 80%. The driving force is rising CPU demand from AI agents, which increases attached memory content and supports sustained earnings, making SK Hynix still attractively valued.
000660.KS LONG
NCsoft turnaround on new game momentum
NCsoft is recovering with strong new game momentum, led by the Lineage franchise, and the share of monthly active revenue from new titles is increasing. Critically, the proportion of users in their 20s and 30s is rising, a positive demographic shift for long-term monetization. Earnings are expected to be solid, and KB Securities has a target of 440,000 won. The stock is seen as a slow but steady fundamentals-driven play rather than a speculative pop.
036570.KS LONG
Doosan BG business deeply undervalued
The BG business (CCL) inside Doosan accounts for about half of its net asset value, but the market values it at only 38% of NAV. Global CCL peers trade at 28.6x EV, whereas Doosan's BG is deeply discounted. Analysts see fair value at 200,000–220,000 won, about 15%+ upside from the current 170,000 won. Additional value from Doosan Enerbility's nuclear backlog and Doosan Tesna reinforces the cheap sum-of-parts case.
000150.KS LONG
SK Inc. cheap at 5.4x P/E
SK Inc., the holding company, trades at only 5.4x forward P/E, similar to Samsung and SK Hynix, yet it controls a portfolio of strong subsidiaries including SK Hynix, SK Square, SK Innovation, and SK Ecoplant. SK Innovation is turning around to full-year profit, and the NAV discount should narrow. The target price of 880,000 won is based on a sum-of-parts re-rating, and the group's full-stack AI presence (memory, data center, energy) adds strategic value.
034730.KS LONG
Nepes Ark expensive after 29x re-rating
Nepes Ark, a semiconductor packaging company, rallied hard on the narrative that it was cheap relative to Doosan Tesna's 48x multiple. However, after reaching 29x, it has become expensive and the speaker explicitly says not to buy now. The stock is inherently cyclical and volatile, making it hard to trade, and there is little upside remaining at current levels.
330860.KQ AVOID
HPSP strong momentum, institutional buying
HPSP is seeing strong institutional buying on KOSDAQ and rallied 18-19% in one session. The speaker personally bought the stock for his daughter's account at the 30,000 won level and expresses regret for not adding more, signaling continued bullishness. The company benefits from the semiconductor equipment upcycle and is gaining strong momentum.
403870.KQ LONG
HIGH
01:15
Jun 16
Jun 16
Korean shipbuilding sector
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Export sectors rally on Q2 FX gains
Export sectors (shipbuilding, defense, nuclear power, power equipment) benefited from an exceptionally strong high exchange rate in Q2, which will drive strong earnings. Ahead of the Q2 earnings season, these sectors are already seeing money inflows and will remain strong.
Korean shipbuilding sector LONG
Korean defense sector LONG
Korean Power Equipment Sector LONG
Korean nuclear power sector LONG
Chemical stocks benefit from stable oil
Petrochemical stocks like Daehan Oil and Kumho Petrochemical are expected to deliver good Q2 earnings, supported by post-war oil price stabilization and falling crude prices, which improve margins. Their earnings momentum makes them attractive into the Q2 reporting season.
011780.KS LONG
006650.KQ LONG
Hyundai Motor Group revalued as robots
Google's rejected investment attempt in Boston Dynamics confirms big tech's strong interest. Hyundai Motor Group refused to avoid dilution and to wait for a much higher valuation after mass production in 2028. Securities firms sharply raised Boston Dynamics' valuation and Hyundai Motor Group target prices (KB Securities to 1.2 million won, implying ~100% upside). The group is being revalued as a robot company, warranting higher PER.
005380.KS LONG
000270.KS LONG
Robot parts suppliers surge with demand
Mobile robotics parts/materials (소부장) companies will thrive as Hyundai Motor Group leads the robot era, similar to semiconductor 소부장 during the AI cycle. Key beneficiaries are those directly involved in actuators with advanced heat management (Hyundai Mobis, HL Mando) and MLCC capacitors (3,000–6,000 per humanoid robot, 3x a smartphone). Companies accompanying Hyundai's US expansion will capture direct demand. The supplier list includes Hyundai Mobis, HL Mando, SL, SNT Motive, Hwashin, Samhwa Condenser, and Samsung Electro-Mechanics.
064960.KS LONG
012330.KS LONG
204320.KS LONG
010690.KS LONG
009150.KS LONG
005850.KS LONG
001820.KS LONG
Robot sector leads Q3 momentum trade
Robots are the only sector alongside semiconductors that has strong pure momentum to carry through Q3, while other export sectors lose the high exchange rate benefit. Investors should diligently watch and position in the Korean robot theme for Q3.
BOTZ LONG
Semiconductors hold through Q3 momentum
Korean semiconductors will keep delivering strong earnings regardless of exchange rate fluctuations, making them a sustained hold. Along with robots, they are the only sector with pure momentum that extends into Q3, bypassing the fading FX tailwind.
Korean semiconductor sector LONG
HIGH
00:21
Jun 16
Jun 16
003490.KS
005380.KS
034020.KS
204320.KS
020560.KS
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HIGH
Airlines benefit from falling oil prices.
With oil prices and exchange rates dropping due to expectations of the war ending, large airlines like Korean Air and Asiana Airlines will benefit the most. Korean Air is particularly attractive due to cargo rate hikes, upcoming fuel surcharge cuts during the summer peak season, and the launch of the mega-carrier in December, which will increase its negotiating power.
003490.KS LONG
020560.KS LONG
Auto stocks lead the robotics theme.
The robotics sector will be the next big theme after semiconductors, and the automotive industry is at the center of this shift. Hyundai Motor Group will lead the robotics transition, making auto stocks like Hyundai Motor and Kia attractive to accumulate on dips. Kia remains fundamentally cheap.
005380.KS LONG
204320.KS LONG
000270.KS LONG
Power stocks are essential for AI.
Power shortage is emerging as a critical bottleneck for AI innovation. Power generation stocks, including nuclear, solar, and wind, are seeing bottom-fishing inflows. Investors should hold at least one power-related stock, such as Doosan Enerbility or SK Eternix, in their portfolios.
034020.KS LONG
475150.KS LONG
Daewoo E&C is technically attractive.
The construction sector is gaining positive momentum from reconstruction expectations and nuclear power projects. Large construction companies will sweep these orders. Daewoo E&C is technically in a less burdened position compared to Samsung C&T or Hyundai E&C, making it a comfortable entry point.
047040.KS LONG
Buy domestic aerospace over SpaceX plays.
The IPO of SpaceX will lead to lock-up expirations and selling pressure, making its supply chain stocks highly volatile and risky. Instead, domestic aerospace companies like Korea Aerospace Industries and Hanwha Aerospace, which have corrected significantly, are now in a good position for re-evaluation and buying.
047810.KS LONG
012450.KS LONG
Concentrate heavily in leading AI tech stocks.
The market is driven by leading tech and AI sectors, specifically SK hynix and Samsung Electro-Mechanics, which are generating massive operating profits and revenues. Investors must maintain a high portfolio weight in these leading tech stocks, as they are not in a bubble and will continue to outperform non-leading sectors.
009150.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
Accelerated fab construction benefits equipment suppliers.
SK hynix is accelerating the construction of its Yongin fab and increasing its wafer production target by 20% to meet explosive HBM demand. This aggressive capacity expansion and shortened timeline will directly benefit semiconductor equipment suppliers like Hanmi Semiconductor, Eugene Technology, and TES.
042700.KS LONG
084370.KQ LONG
095610.KQ LONG
036930.KQ LONG
US biosimilar substitution bill benefits Samsung Biologics.
The Trump administration is preparing a bill to allow automatic substitution of biosimilars to lower drug prices ahead of the midterm elections. This regulatory easing makes biosimilar companies like Samsung Biologics and Celltrion attractive alternatives if investors want to diversify away from tech stocks, supported by recent foreign inflows.
207940.KS LONG
068270.KS LONG
Neuralink foundry order benefits Samsung's value chain.
Samsung Electronics is likely to secure foundry orders for Neuralink's next-generation brain chips, breaking TSMC's monopoly. This expands Samsung's foundry reference beyond Tesla and will benefit its value chain, particularly OSAT and materials/parts companies with solid earnings like Doosan Tesna, Hana Micron, Dongjin Semichem, and KoMiCo.
067310.KQ LONG
005290.KQ LONG
131970.KQ LONG
183300.KQ LONG
European JV provides strong growth momentum.
LIG Nex1 is establishing a joint venture with Rheinmetall to develop and produce air defense missiles in Europe. This strategic partnership allows LIG Nex1 to directly penetrate the European market, providing a strong growth momentum for the company amid rising demand for multi-layered air defense systems.
079550.KS LONG
800V data centers drive supercapacitor demand.
Nvidia and Google are adopting 800V high-voltage architectures earlier than expected to handle massive power consumption and spikes in AI data centers. This will drive demand for supercapacitors and MLCCs, benefiting domestic suppliers like Samwha Capacitor, Vinatech, and LS Materials.
126340.KQ LONG
436530.KQ LONG
Avoid overvalued Mirae Asset Securities.
Mirae Asset Securities has rebounded technically, but its valuation is already pricing in 2027 earnings, making it too expensive. Investors should avoid holding it for the long term and treat any upward movement purely as a technical bounce.
006800.KS AVOID
800V data centers drive supercapacitor demand.
MLCC stocks like Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Samwha Capacitor are experiencing strong momentum from EV and AI data center demand. While Samsung Electro-Mechanics may be overvalued based on long-term earnings projections, its strong price action makes it a good candidate for short-term trading with strict risk management.
001810.KQ LONG
Auto parts makers entering robotics offer upside.
Traditional auto parts companies are undervalued and lack growth momentum, but those entering the robotics parts business are seeing strong stock performance. Hwashin is extremely cheap and has potential as it expands into new businesses, making it a prime candidate for a re-rating.
010690.KS LONG
005850.KS LONG
015750.KQ LONG
Micron's re-rating benefits SK hynix and Samsung.
Micron's target prices are being massively upgraded by Wall Street due to structural growth in AI memory demand, driven by increased CPU usage requiring more memory. This structural re-rating of Micron will positively impact domestic memory giants SK hynix and Samsung Electronics.
005930.KS LONG
MU LONG
SK Inc. is an undervalued AI play.
SK Inc. is heavily undervalued despite building a full-stack AI infrastructure portfolio encompassing memory, data centers, and energy. With SK Innovation expected to turn around to profitability and SK Square performing well, the holding company is poised for a significant upward re-rating.
033640.KQ LONG
Accumulate undervalued semiconductor equipment stocks.
Semiconductor equipment stocks like Wonik QnC, Hana Micron, Wonik Materials, and KoMiCo are fundamentally cheap relative to their earnings. As the semiconductor cycle turns upward, these undervalued stocks offer comfortable entry points for accumulation on dips.
074600.KQ LONG
104830.KQ LONG
Intops is an undervalued robot play.
Intops has a long history of collaboration with Samsung and is currently undervalued compared to other robotics stocks. With its trading volume starting to increase and a turnaround expected, it is a good small-cap robot stock to accumulate in small portions before it breaks resistance.
049070.KQ LONG
Financial stocks offer better returns than deposits.
Financial stocks like KB Financial, Shinhan Financial, and Hana Financial are breaking new highs and offer much better returns than bank deposits. They are stable, dividend-paying assets that are highly unlikely to crash, making them excellent long-term holdings.
105560.KS LONG
086790.KS LONG
055550.KS LONG
Doosan is undervalued based on CCL business.
Doosan is significantly undervalued based on its Net Asset Value (NAV). Its BG division, which produces CCL for AI, accounts for nearly half of its NAV but is currently trading at a steep discount compared to global peers. The stock has room to reach 200,000 to 220,000 won.
000150.KS LONG
New games and younger demographic drive growth.
NCSoft is expected to post solid earnings driven by new game releases that are successfully attracting a younger demographic (20s-30s) and increasing monthly subscription revenues. It is a top pick in the gaming sector with a target price of 440,000 won.
036570.KS LONG
HIGH
11:00
Jun 15
Jun 15
403870.KQ 1ST
이노택
APR
471990.KS 1ST
010120.KS FLIP
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HIGH
Buy semicon equipment breakouts on dips
Stocks making new highs in the semiconductor equipment space, like HPSP and InoTek, are entering new trend phases with strong volume; even if they pull back, these stocks offer buying opportunities for further upside, as momentum and earnings support their breakouts.
403870.KQ LONG
이노택 LONG
Rotate into bottomed consumer stocks
Consumer-related stocks like APR (cosmetics), Samyang Foods, and HYBE have corrected significantly, formed bottoming patterns, and possess solid earnings; with the upcoming earnings season, they offer attractive alternatives to the crowded large-cap and semiconductor plays.
APR LONG
003230.KS LONG
352820.KS LONG
ETF flows drive KOSDAQ semicon equipment
KOSDAQ semiconductor equipment and materials (소부장) stocks are attracting strong ETF-driven inflows, while stocks not included in ETFs lack buying demand. With AI semiconductor capex tailwinds and upward momentum, focus on this sector using ETFs like KODEX AI Semiconductor Core Equipment for exposure, or individual stocks within it that are trending up.
471990.KS LONG
Buy LS Electric on pullback recovery
LS Electric has corrected over 30% from highs on good earnings; now within 30% of its high and showing volume increase, signaling a potential trend reversal and providing a buying opportunity.
010120.KS LONG
Avoid SK hynix near resistance
SK hynix has retraced about half of its decline and is now at a level where further upside may be limited; at 240,000 won, profit-taking can emerge, and the stock is likely to consolidate sideways, making it an unattractive entry for new longs.
000660.KS AVOID
Buy tourism stocks on K-wave
Riding the global K-wave, incoming tourists are increasing, benefiting hotels and resorts; stocks like Paradise and Lotte Tour Development are in a low-price base-building phase, suitable for patient, low-cost accumulation ahead of a tourism recovery.
034230.KS LONG
032350.KS LONG
Shipbuilders poised for breakout
Korean shipbuilders like HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hanwha Ocean, and Samsung Heavy Industries are bottoming with HD Hyundai leading; if they break higher, new highs are possible, offering a trade opportunity on recovery momentum.
329180.KS LONG
042660.KS LONG
010140.KS LONG
HIGH
10:00
Jun 15
Jun 15
005930.KS
000660.KS
KBA
267260.KS 1ST
298040.KS 1ST
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HIGH
AI supercycle lifts Korean memory leaders.
The AI-driven semiconductor supercycle continues as hyperscale data center investments from the US and China keep expanding. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix exhibit strong operating profits and pricing power; SK hynix recently raised prices by 3%, demonstrating their ability to set prices. Hardware still outperforms software at this stage, making these Korean memory leaders the prime beneficiaries.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
Chinese semi hardware via STAR 50 index.
China's STAR 50 index (SSE STAR 50) hosts many Chinese semiconductor hardware companies that are benefiting from China's AI data center build-out. These companies show very strong profit growth (e.g., 110% QoQ operating profit increase) and represent the most attractive pure-play hardware exposure in China, more favorable than the software-heavy Hang Seng Tech Index. However, the Chinese government's attempts to engineer a slow bull market introduce policy risk, making it a noteworthy setup to monitor rather than an outright long.
KBA WATCH
Korean power gear stocks ride data center boom.
US grid modernization and massive AI data center power demands are creating huge orders for Korean power equipment companies. HD Hyundai Electric, Hyosung Heavy Industries, and LS Electric are key suppliers. Chinese competitors are largely kept out due to trade restrictions, so Korean firms capture the opportunity with strong pricing and volume growth.
267260.KS LONG
298040.KS LONG
010120.KS LONG
Korean stocks favored through year-end.
Korean equities have extremely strong underlying fundamentals, especially in semiconductor and power equipment sectors. Foreign institutional inflows are improving supply-demand dynamics, and new ETF products from CSOP will channel more Hong Kong institutional and retail money into the market. The outlook for Korean stocks is positive through year-end.
EWY LONG
HIGH
08:00
Jun 15
Jun 15
EWY FLIP
Korean small/mid-cap securities stocks
Korean high-quality dividend growth stocks
Korean AI, biotech, battery theme stocks
▾
HIGH
KOSPI long-term upside with reform catalysts
Korean stocks always rise over the long term because corporate earnings accumulate. Despite KOSPI 8,000 being somewhat expensive short-term, reforms such as listing the Korea Exchange will strengthen the market's platform, activate capital, and improve MSCI developed-market inclusion prospects. Over a 5-year horizon KOSPI can reach 12,000; a long-term investor can buy and hold through near-term consolidation.
EWY LONG
Buy undervalued small securities stocks
Many small and mid-cap Korean securities stocks remain deeply undervalued, with PBR still below 0.5, even though large-cap securities names have already risen toward or above fair value. He is concentrating his investments in these cheap, underappreciated small/mid securities stocks.
Korean small/mid-cap securities stocks LONG
Own dividend-growth compounders for the long run
Value investors should focus on stocks with a consistent long-term track record of rising dividends and earnings. By selecting companies that have grown dividends, earnings, and net assets over the past 10–20 years, one can build a portfolio that delivers increasing dividend income year after year, harnessing the power of compounding.
Korean high-quality dividend growth stocks LONG
Avoid speculative AI and theme stocks
Speculative thematic sectors such as AI, biotech, and batteries are passing fads that have come and gone many times. He ignores them entirely because his priority is receiving 20% more dividends next year, not chasing short-term theme gains. Investors should avoid these hot themes and stick to dividend-based value strategies.
Korean AI, biotech, battery theme stocks AVOID
HIGH
07:00
Jun 15
Jun 15
000660.KS
005930.KS
007810.KS
247540.KQ
373220.KS
▾
HIGH
Rotate to Samsung and SK Hynix
Semiconductor materials and equipment (소부장) stocks have surged and their charts look extended. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix now appear more attractive because their earnings are solid and their stock charts are less overbought, prompting a rotation into large-cap memory names.
000660.KS LONG
Rotate to Samsung and SK Hynix
Samsung Electronics is likely to win the contract for the interconnect portion inside Google's next-generation TPU, connecting memory and the chip. This is a significant market. Moreover, Samsung is still too cheap on memory earnings alone, and Jensen Huang implied the stock could reach KRW 200,000-240,000.
005930.KS LONG
Rotate into PCB stocks from equipment
While semiconductor equipment stocks take a breather, PCB/substrate makers are rebounding strongly on underlying demand and previous underperformance. Specific names like Daeduck Electronics, Isu Petasis, Korea Circuit, and Simtech are surging, suggesting a rotation into PCB names within the semiconductor supply chain.
007810.KS LONG
353200.KS LONG
007660.KS LONG
222800.KQ LONG
Buy oversold secondary battery stocks
Secondary battery stocks are heavily oversold and there is broad consensus about the sell-off. Any positive trigger will attract strong trading flows and fuel a sharp rebound. Earnings are expected to turn to profit from Q3 for SDI and LG Energy Solution, ESS demand keeps growing, and policy clarity after elections supports the sector.
247540.KQ LONG
373220.KS LONG
006400.KS LONG
010120.KS LONG
KOSPI will rally to 9,000
With the war over, the KOSPI index is in a strong uptrend, breaking above 8,500 and headed to 9,000. Even conservative analysts are raising targets because Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix earnings cannot be ignored. High volatility and futures buying confirm the upward momentum.
EWY LONG
Avoid Naver as AI kills search
AI chat services like ChatGPT and Perplexity are replacing traditional search. Naver's core search business will shrink unless it successfully pivots to cloud and AI. This structural threat makes Naver unattractive.
035420.KS AVOID
Favor KOSDAQ 150 large-cap stocks
In the current KOSDAQ rally, money is concentrating in large-cap stocks within the KOSDAQ 150 index. The KOSDAQ 150 is outperforming the broader market because the constituent stocks are stronger and attract more buying. The speaker holds a KOSDAQ leveraged product tracking the 150 index.
KOSDAQ 150 Index LONG
Buy biotech stocks on bottom signal
Biotech stocks are showing early signs of bottoming alongside the broader market recovery. ABL Bio and Alteogen are rebounding 3%, and the KOSDAQ biotech sector may have found a floor now that the war and election uncertainties are fading.
298380.KQ LONG
196170.KQ LONG
Doosan, Posco rise on supply squeeze
Doosan is expensive at 63x PER but is rising because of a CCL supply shortage. Posco Holdings is also rebounding on short covering driven by high short interest. These are short-term momentum moves driven by supply squeezes and short covering, not long-term value plays.
000150.KS WATCH
005490.KS WATCH
HIGH
06:00
Jun 15
Jun 15
005930.KS
000660.KS
105560.KS 1ST
^KS11
267270.KS 1ST
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HIGH
Undervalued AI chip giant leads rally.
Samsung Electronics is significantly undervalued relative to its 2026 guidance and the ongoing AI data center expansion. As the largest component of KOSPI, its re-rating will drive the index to new highs, potentially reaching 10,000.
005930.KS LONG
Undervalued memory leader in AI boom.
SK hynix is also deeply undervalued relative to guidance and the AI memory demand cycle. Together with Samsung Electronics, it anchors the KOSPI upside as the AI data center theme remains intact.
000660.KS LONG
Leading bank stock breaks to new highs.
KB Financial is breaking out to new highs, leading the banking sector higher. In a market where the index has not yet made new highs, banking stocks offer relative strength and a clear upward trend supported by undervaluation.
105560.KS LONG
KOSPI 10,000 on macro relief.
With the major macro headwind (Iran/Trump tensions, oil spike) resolved and the AI-driven profit growth of mega-cap tech unimpaired, KOSPI can break to new all-time highs and reach the 10,000 level, a ~15% upside that is entirely plausible given still-low valuations.
^KS11 LONG
War end triggers construction rebound.
With the resolution of war fears, reconstruction and construction stocks are turning decisively higher after a long consolidation. HD Hyundai Construction Equipment, Samsung E&A, and DL E&C are all showing trend reversals with rising trading volumes, offering a direct play on the improved geopolitical backdrop.
267270.KS LONG
375500.KS LONG
028260.KS LONG
AI substrate play rebounding after correction.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is a substrate/PCB play within the AI data center supply chain. After completing a correction, it is now turning upward with a clean directional change, offering exposure to the AI buildout through a quality Korean large-cap.
009150.KS LONG
AI chip equipment leader surging.
HPSP is a semiconductor equipment name benefiting directly from AI data center capex. It is surging towards the daily upper limit, showing that within KOSDAQ the strongest movers are still AI-linked companies, and it can continue higher as the AI theme expands.
403870.KQ LONG
Holding company deeply undervalued on SK Hynix stake.
SK Square is a holding company that owns a ~20% stake in SK hynix. Using SK hynix's fair value as a target, SK Square's market cap (around 18 trillion won) is far below the implied value of over 70 trillion won, making it a deeply undervalued way to get exposure to the AI memory theme.
402340.KS LONG
Profitable auto parts enter robot components re-rating.
HL Mando and SL are profitable auto parts companies that have diversified into robot components (actuators, etc.) with real earnings. Their existing cheap valuations are being re-rated as the robot growth momentum provides a catalyst, making them more attractive than pure-profitless robotics plays. HL Mando is surging to new highs, and SL is breaking out strongly.
204320.KS LONG
005850.KS LONG
Hyundai is a serious humanoid robot contender.
Hyundai Motor is one of only two companies (alongside Tesla) seriously pursuing humanoid robots. This robotics vision provides a fresh growth narrative, and the stock is rallying strongly as the market starts to price in the robotics opportunity beyond its traditional auto business.
005380.KS LONG
Defense overvalued, sell on rally.
Defense stocks like Hanwha Aerospace are seeing a technical rebound after a long decline, but the thesis for a sustained uptrend is weak. The stock is expensive on 2028 estimates, and long-term investing in Korean defense is irrational. The recommendation is to reduce positions on strength rather than chase the bounce.
012450.KS AVOID
HIGH
03:00
Jun 15
Jun 15
042700.KS
005930.KS
000660.KS
011070.KS FLIP
005935.KS FLIP
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HIGH
SpaceX relationship boosts Hanmi Semiconductor.
Hanmi Semiconductor has a close, special relationship with Space X. It completed a KRW 50 billion investment in Space X at $135/share and is already recognized as part of the SpaceX family, which may lead to meaningful future contracts in Tesla or other ventures. The relationship is more important than the immediate financial return.
042700.KS LONG
Korean chip giants undervalued at 6x P/E.
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are trading at an undemanding 6x P/E. Analysts and the speaker argue the era of PBR valuation is over and a 10x P/E re-rating is coming, implying ~80% upside. Even after recent gains, they have barely moved relative to the global AI semiconductor rally, so still cheap.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
005935.KS LONG
FCBGA shortage lifts LG Innotek, Samsung Electro-Mechanics.
AI server FCBGA substrates are in a severe shortage. LG Innotek and Samsung Electro-Mechanics are key suppliers, with long-term supply contracts from major US customers moving into high-value AI boards (CAM2, GDDR7, server FCBGA). A 2Q earnings surprise is expected, providing a mid- to long-term earnings growth axis.
011070.KS LONG
009150.KS LONG
US solar surge lifts Korean transformer makers.
New US power generation is 90% solar, driving massive transformer demand. Korean electrical equipment makers Sanil Electric, LS Electric and Hyosung Heavy Industries have corrected deeply and are now rebounding. Rather than chasing US solar names, the trade is to buy these beaten-down domestic transformer stocks.
010120.KS LONG
062040.KS LONG
298040.KS LONG
Doosan Enerbility heading to 110,000 won.
Doosan Enerbility has lagged other nuclear power plays but is now catching up. The speaker predicts it will first move to 110,000 won and, once that level is secured, rally further. Technical and thematic setup suggest upside from here.
034020.KS LONG
Buy Hanwha Engine, shipbuilding engines lead.
Shipbuilding is recovering and engine stocks are leading. Hanwha Engine is the top pick after securing the KDDX next-generation destroyer export deal, a meaningful win originally expected to go to Hyundai. Samsung Heavy Industries sold off unjustly despite FLNG sales; it will normalize toward 30,000 won. Hyundai Heavy and Hanwha Ocean also rising.
082740.KQ LONG
010140.KS LONG
329180.KS LONG
042660.KS LONG
Infrastructure rebuild lifts construction, machinery.
European roads and railways are too weak to support military loads, triggering massive infrastructure rebuilding. Africa and Middle East construction equipment demand is also strong. Samsung E&A is the direct beneficiary, HD Construction Equipment is one to watch, and GS E&C is turning up from the bottom. The Iran ceasefire crystallizes this theme.
006360.KS LONG
028260.KS LONG
267270.KS LONG
Battery stocks bounce from oversold levels.
Secondary battery stocks have fallen heavily and are now staging a relief rally. The ceasefire removes an overhang. LG Energy Solution is NH Securities' top pick. Samsung SDI is the key leader; it must clear the 600,000 won level first, then the whole sector will follow.
373220.KS LONG
006400.KS LONG
SK Square proxy rally on SK hynix.
When SK hynix becomes fully valued or crowded, investors rotate into its holding company SK Square as a proxy. SK Square broke to an all-time high on Friday and continues higher. On a P/E basis it is still cheaper than SK hynix, providing a relative-value trade within the group.
402340.KS LONG
Naver seeing steady institutional accumulation.
Naver is seeing steady accumulation by both foreign and institutional investors. The speaker prefers this kind of calm, grinding uptrend over sharp spikes, implying it is a reliable long holding with continued buying support.
035420.KS LONG
HIGH
00:21
Jun 15
Jun 15
010140.KS
035720.KS
108490.KQ
140670.KQ
005930.KS
▾
HIGH
Unfair drop presents opportunity for valuation normalization.
Samsung Heavy Industries unfairly dropped despite successfully selling an FLNG vessel. The valuation will normalize and challenge the 30,000 won level again.
010140.KS LONG
Reduce weight on Kakao during meaningful rebounds.
Kakao lacks the clear AI growth momentum that NAVER has shown. Investors should reduce their weight on the stock during meaningful rebounds.
035720.KS AVOID
Reduce weight on spikes and rotate.
Investors should reduce weight on robotics stocks like Robotis and RS Automation during price spikes and rotate into market leaders, as only companies with clear internalization of core technologies like actuators will sustain growth.
108490.KQ AVOID
140670.KQ AVOID
Foundry turnaround and Google TPU justify re-rating.
Samsung Foundry is expected to produce Google's TPU, and the foundry division could turn profitable by Q3 or Q4. This turnaround justifies a valuation re-rating, making Samsung Electronics preferable over SK hynix.
005930.KS LONG
Cheap valuation and stability make Kia attractive.
Kia is the strongest among auto stocks, trading at a very cheap valuation (PER < 8), and offers stability in volatile markets, making it highly suitable for conservative investors.
000270.KS LONG
Buy on dips due to substrate demand.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics benefits from Nvidia's Vera CPU as demand for FC-BGA substrates grows. Despite short-term ETF rebalancing overhang, the clear growth direction makes it a good buy on dips.
009150.KS LONG
Beneficiaries of Samsung's new Energy TF projects.
Samsung Group formed an Energy TF to build an energy value chain for AI data centers. Samsung C&T and Samsung E&A will benefit from winning these infrastructure and energy projects.
028050.KS LONG
028260.KS LONG
Expensive valuations make sector only for trading.
Korean secondary battery valuations are too expensive compared to Chinese and Japanese peers (CATL 17x, Panasonic 19x). Korean battery stocks trade at 100-300x PER, making the sector only suitable for short-term trading rather than long-term holding.
373220.KS AVOID
003670.KS AVOID
247540.KQ AVOID
Cheap valuations compared to US peer Micron.
Both SK hynix and Samsung Electronics are still cheap compared to US peers like Micron, which trades at 9-10x PER. SK hynix is at 6x and Samsung at 6.4x, leaving room for further upside as earnings estimates rise.
000660.KS LONG
Foreigners buy SK Square as hynix proxy.
SK Square is hitting new highs as a holding company for SK hynix. When foreign investors reach their capacity limits on SK hynix, they buy SK Square as a proxy.
402340.KS LONG
Leading domestic banks tracking global bank strength.
Shinhan Financial Group is hitting new highs, tracking the strength of US and Chinese bank stocks, and is leading the domestic banking sector.
055550.KS LONG
Lower oil prices reduce costs for airlines.
The Iran ceasefire agreement will lower oil and gas prices, significantly reducing operating costs for KEPCO and airlines like Korean Air, Jin Air, and Jeju Air.
003490.KS LONG
015760.KS LONG
089590.KS LONG
European infrastructure rebuilding drives strong earnings expectations.
Strong earnings are expected from infrastructure rebuilding in Europe, as the Ukraine war exposed weak roads and railways that cannot support tanks, driving new construction demand for HD Hyundai Construction Equipment.
267270.KS LONG
Best pick among early-moving shipbuilding equipment.
Shipbuilding equipment stocks move before the shipbuilders themselves, making Hanwha Engine the best pick among engine stocks.
082740.KS LONG
Direct SpaceX supplier holding up against sector.
While other aerospace stocks are falling to align with SpaceX's valuation multiples, HVM is holding up because it is a direct supplier to SpaceX.
206400.KQ LONG
US solar growth drives transformer demand.
90% of new power generation capacity in the US this year is solar, which increases demand for ESS and transformers, benefiting heavily dropped stocks like Sanil Electric.
062040.KS LONG
Sovereign AI needs benefit NAVER.
The US restriction on Anthropic AI access for foreigners highlights the critical need for sovereign AI. NAVER is a top beneficiary as it builds a domestic AI platform, and Anthropic executives are visiting the company.
035420.KS WATCH
HIGH
11:00
Jun 14
Jun 14
009150.KS FLIP
CBRS
000660.KS FLIP
005930.KS
Kioxia Holdings
▾
HIGH
Rebalancing noise dip is buying opportunity.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (삼성전기) experienced a sell-off due to mechanical ETF rebalancing triggered by individual stock concentration caps. This noise is non-fundamental; the strong uptrend and fundamentals remain intact, making the price dip a buying opportunity once the rebalancing is over.
009150.KS LONG
Fast inference pure-play with huge upside.
Cerebras Systems is a pure-play fast inference company with wafer-scale technology that delivers 2-3x token speed vs Nvidia. It has a $20B+ partnership with OpenAI and a structural shift to inference, with Citi initiating coverage at a $340 target implying ~70% upside.
CBRS WATCH
Foreigners long SK Hynix, short Samsung Electronics.
Foreign investors rolled over short positions on Samsung Electronics futures but switched to long on SK Hynix futures. This aligns with retail ETF flows and signals a relative preference for SK Hynix over Samsung Electronics.
000660.KS LONG
005930.KS SHORT
Pure NAND play riding AI storage boom.
Kioxia Holdings is a pure NAND flash memory play, directly riding the NAND cycle upturn and structural AI data center storage demand. It benefits from a legacy of Toshiba memory leadership and focuses solely on NAND, making it a key beneficiary of AI storage growth.
Kioxia Holdings WATCH
Monitor space tech ETF flow trends.
SpaceX IPO is driving investor interest and capital flows into space tech ETFs, making them worth monitoring for trend-following moves.
ROKT WATCH
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09:00
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Jun 14
EWY 1ST
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KOSPI is expensive, avoid for now.
The KOSPI index has entered an expensive phase after rallying from 5,000–6,000 to above 8,000. Current valuations are not supported when looking beyond this year's exceptional semiconductor profits. Using ROE-based long-term analysis, the 200 trillion won profit is a bumper harvest that is unlikely to repeat; future ROE will decline, making the index overvalued. Caution is warranted and it is not a buying opportunity.
EWY AVOID
Avoid Samsung and SK Hynix common shares.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix common shares appear cheap on a trailing P/E basis (~6x) but the current profits (200 trillion won) are a peak, not a permanent level. The speaker believes the earnings cycle will moderate, the re-rating story exaggerates the paradigm shift, and ROE will decline from here. Long-term value is not as compelling as the market thinks. It is not a time to buy; even a 5-6% dip is not enough to enter. Preferred shares are much more rational for those wanting exposure.
005930.KS AVOID
000660.KS AVOID
Buy preferred shares of Samsung, Hyundai.
For long-term investors who want to own the earnings stream of Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor, buying preferred shares is much more rational than buying common shares at current prices. The speaker personally continues to hold Hyundai Motor preferred shares and considers preferred shares underpriced relative to the long-term value of these companies.
005385.KS LONG
005935.KS LONG
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08:00
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Jun 14
000660.KS
KOSDAQ Index
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SK Hynix to rise beyond 240,000 won
SK Hynix is expected to rise further, with a target price of 240,000 won easily achievable and even 300,000 won possible, as analyst targets are around 350,000 won. The speaker strongly advises against selling SK Hynix to rotate into Samsung Electronics, stating that both will go up and investors should not worry at current levels.
000660.KS LONG
KOSDAQ catalysts support holding, not selling
Multiple short-term catalysts are converging for the KOSDAQ index: the 30th anniversary event on July 1-3 with expected policy guidelines, a favorable semiconductor equipment cycle, biotech rebound potential, and new small-cap promotion measures including a tier system and larger government-driven growth fund (possibly over 1 trillion won). These momentum drivers make selling KOSDAQ index exposure premature, and the index is likely to move higher.
KOSDAQ Index LONG
Hyundai Steel undervalued, Saemangeum catalyst, hold
Hyundai Steel is cheap at a PBR of 0.25x, second-quarter earnings are expected to exceed 100 billion won, and Chinese steel supply cuts are supporting prices. The Saemangeum development project is a direct near-term catalyst because the Dangjin steel mill is the closest supplier. Downside looks limited, and while steel is not a leading sector, the stock should be held without selling at current levels, though trimming near the cost basis is advisable. Governance overhang from Hyundai Motor Group's inheritance issues also acts as a cap, but no further major downside is expected.
004020.KS LONG
Buy domestic-focused semiconductor equipment stocks on pullbacks
Korean semiconductor equipment stocks with strong domestic exposure are in a sustained up-cycle driven by shortages, price hikes, and capacity expansion at Samsung and SK Hynix. Wonik IPS, Eugene Tech, and PSK are specifically highlighted as having strong trends and can be bought on 5-day moving average pullbacks. This is a differentiated call favoring companies tied to domestic chipmakers over those with high China exposure.
319660.KQ LONG
240810.KQ LONG
084370.KQ LONG
Jusung Engineering overvalued, use bounces to exit
Jusung Engineering has rallied significantly, but only about one-third of the move is semiconductor-driven; the rest is due to solar equipment orders tied to Tesla/SpaceX, which makes the stock a mixed play and no longer a pure semiconductor equipment name. At 108 times earnings, valuations are stretched. The stock is more likely to consolidate in a box range or correct, and any bounce toward 250,000 won should be used as an exit opportunity.
036930.KS AVOID
ABL Bio oversold, rebound on tech export deal
ABL Bio has sold off sharply after the biliary tract cancer clinical thesis faded, and the original 4.2 trillion won GSK deal value has been wiped out. However, the stock is now deeply oversold, foreigners are accumulating, and a new technology export deal could trigger a sharp rebound to 120,000 won or even 160,000 won. The seasonal pattern for Korean biotech is to buy in summer and sell in winter when deal news typically emerges around September-November.
298380.KQ LONG
Avoid leveraged single-stock ETFs, decay risk
Now that extreme daily volatility is subsiding, leveraged single-stock ETFs will suffer from greater tracking error and time decay. Investors should be cautious and avoid holding these products, as the reduced daily swings make the cost of leverage more noticeable and can erode value even when the underlying stock is flat.
Korean leveraged single-stock ETFs AVOID
Hyundai Glovis governance restructuring winner
Hyundai Motor Group's unresolved circular shareholding structure and the chairman's inheritance create a powerful governance catalyst. When this issue is resolved, Hyundai Glovis is the prime beneficiary because its share price must rise to facilitate the restructuring, similar to past Samsung Group restructuring plays. The stock is expected to outperform significantly in that scenario.
086280.KS LONG
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06:30
Jun 14
Jun 14
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HL Mando limit-up on Goldman robot call
Goldman Sachs issued a report calling Korea the most central country in the global robot value chain, citing US-China decoupling, Korea's manufacturing strengths, and its position as a U.S. ally. HL Mando was specifically named as a key beneficiary, sparking an immediate limit-up move and signaling that the market is rotating back into robotics with a narrower, more disciplined focus on proven Korean hardware players.
204320.KS WATCH
Mobis is Hyundai governance and robotics core
Hyundai Mobis is the ultimate governance and robotics play within Hyundai Motor Group. Chairman Chung Eui-sun holds 20% of Boston Dynamics; a potential sale of that stake at a projected 163 trillion won valuation would provide the funds to complete the group's governance restructuring, with Mobis as the centerpiece. Mobis also has the after-sales parts cash cow and is moving in-house on actuators, making other actuator plays less attractive and positioning Mobis as the core robotics entity.
012330.KS LONG
LG Electronics humanoid robot re-rating potential
LG Electronics is the control tower for LG Group's humanoid robot push. It is investing in actuator facilities and is the entity actually building humanoid robots, with LG AI Research providing language models. Compared to Hyundai AutoEver, LG CNS trades at a relative discount. If execution improves, LG Electronics can be re-rated higher, making it a key robotics play with untapped potential.
066570.KS WATCH
Cheap Kia with autonomous driving catalyst
Kia is cheap at around 7x forward earnings and will eventually re-rate. The company is connected to Hyundai's robot ecosystem and will gain a catalyst from autonomous driving, as it plans to launch Level 2 SDV capabilities via a collaboration with Nvidia next year. Even if the stock does not move immediately, the cheap valuation and dormant autonomous-driving momentum make it a worthwhile hold for a long-term reaction.
000270.KS LONG
Robotis top hand tech, trade volatility
Robotis has recognized technology strength in robot hands, has expanded facilities for actuator production, and is a key differentiated hardware name as the investable robotics universe narrows. The stock is highly volatile, so the strategy is to trim on rallies and add on dips, but the fundamental position is bullish given its hand and actuator expertise.
108490.KQ LONG
SBB Tech concentrated hardware play
SBB Tech is part of the narrowed-down list of essential hardware companies, producing robot hands that connect to the growing actuator ecosystem. As the robotics investment theme compresses toward a few core hardware names, SBB Tech stands out as one of the concentrated plays that should be owned alongside Robotis.
389500.KQ LONG
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04:30
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Jun 14
Korean securities stocks
Korean holding companies
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Buy low-PER Korean securities stocks.
Korean securities stocks remain attractive because they are still undervalued with a PER below 5x, and the broader financial sector feels undervalued, especially after a recent pullback, in an environment where low-multiple normalization is driving prices higher due to commercial law reforms.
Korean securities stocks LONG
Undervalued Korean holding companies remain buys.
Some Korean holding companies are still trading at depressed valuations and present opportunities as the market's low-multiple re-rating continues, making them attractive for bottom-up stock selection.
Korean holding companies LONG
Long Samsung Electronics on normalization.
Korean semiconductor stocks, particularly Samsung Electronics, will benefit from market normalization and rational global valuation comparisons as the gap between local and global peer valuations narrows; the speaker holds substantial positions in the sector.
005930.KS LONG
Hold 5% gold for tail-risk hedge.
Gold should be held as portfolio insurance up to 5% of assets to hedge against extreme tail risks, because a catastrophic event could cause gold to surge 20x and offset portfolio losses, while a calm environment leaves the remaining 95% safe.
GLD LONG
Avoid KOSDAQ due to high valuation.
The KOSDAQ market is unattractive with a PER of 27x versus KOSPI's 8x, and supply-side policies like the national growth fund, KOSDAQ promotion/delisting rules, and penny-stock delistings will not fix its structural undervaluation; the market needs a premium identity overhaul through tax incentives and changes to become investable.
KOSDAQ AVOID
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