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11:32
Jun 20
Jun 20
SOXX
DRAM ETF
LITE 1ST
COHR 1ST
NBIS 1ST
▾
HIGH
AI memory bottleneck drives semiconductor rally.
The market is buying AI infrastructure bottlenecks again, with money concentrating into semiconductors and memory. Despite interest rate volatility, the core driver is AI capex demand, which keeps memory supply tight. SOX surged 6.4% daily and the DRAM ETF surged 9.66% daily and 18% weekly, confirming that memory is the strongest leg. The rotation among bottlenecks (power, optical, memory) points back to memory as the primary play.
SOXX LONG
DRAM ETF LONG
Chinese supply glut threatens optical stocks.
Optical communication stocks are unlikely to rally next because of a large Chinese competitor, Source Photonics, which announced $1.2B investment to vertically integrate optical chips, components, and modules. This will increase supply, pressure margins, and disrupt the recent boom. Lumentum and Coherent face headwinds.
LITE AVOID
COHR AVOID
Nebius benefits from GPU cloud demand.
Nebius (네비우스) is a neo-cloud company providing GPU compute to AI firms. It will join Nasdaq 100 on Monday, triggering forced buying by index trackers. The company has long-term committed contracts with Microsoft ($17.4B) and Meta ($29.4B including options), and has secured 1.2 GW of power and land for data center expansion. The neo-cloud market is growing at 69% CAGR, and Nebius is one of the top three players. Despite high capex, its CANSLIM score is strong, indicating robust growth momentum.
NBIS LONG
HDD supply shortage drives Western Digital higher.
Western Digital has transformed into a pure-play AI data center HDD company after the Sandisk spin-off. HDD demand is growing 40-50% annually while supply increases only 30-35%, creating a severe shortage. Morgan Stanley upgraded WDC to $650, citing strong HDD pricing and margin improvement. The HDD oligopoly (WDC, Seagate, Toshiba) benefits from the same supply crunch dynamics as memory. Western Digital's cloud revenue now 89% of total, making it a leading AI storage play.
WDC LONG
Gaon Cable rides AI power busduct boom.
Gaon Cable (가운전선) is the leader in busducts for AI data center power distribution, holding a near-monopoly in Korea. Its order backlog of ₩5.2 trillion (2x annual revenue) comes from mega-cap tech clients (Google, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI). Despite a 60% correction from its peak, the company is running at near 100% capacity utilization, and free cash flow should improve from Q2 onward. Valuation is high, but the structural demand for busducts, high entry barriers, and long-term maintenance contracts justify a potential strong rebound and a new up-leg (Wave 3). The recent free stock dividend also acts as a catalyst.
000500.KS LONG
Micron earnings catalyst drives memory stock.
We pick Micron for next week because its fiscal Q3 earnings are due on Thursday (Korean time), and memory uptrend is strong. Micron's report will be a direct catalyst for the memory sector.
MU LONG
MLCC and silicon capacitor shortage lifts Samsung Electro-Mechanics.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (삼성전기) is the world's second-largest MLCC maker and a dominant player in silicon capacitors. AI servers and GPUs (Blackwell, Vera Rubin) require 300,000-400,000 MLCCs per unit, but Samsung Electro-Mechanics' annual capacity is only 950 million units, far short of demand. Silicon capacitors face even worse shortages. The company can vertically integrate MLCC, FCBGA, and silicon capacitors. With the upcoming PLP glass substrate transition, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is uniquely positioned. Target prices range from a conservative 347,000 KRW to an aggressive 456,000 KRW, offering significant upside.
009150.KS LONG
SK Hynix trend breakout continues strong uptrend.
SK Hynix is in a confirmed uptrend with momentum intact. After a sharp dip on macro fears, the stock broke out of consolidation, supported by record semiconductor exports (June prelim data at $11.1B, +206% YoY), strong HBM3 sell-out through 2027, and HBM4 closing the gap. Historical cycles show stock prices peak more than a year after earnings momentum peaks; current earnings revision is still upward. The Fed and war uncertainties are clearing, and Micron earnings next week can add further catalysts. A disciplined trend-following entry point occurred this week on the breakout, and the position is currently held with a stop-loss trigger.
000660.KS LONG
Hanwha Engine oversold, due for rebound.
Hanwha Engine has corrected about 30% from its high without any company-specific negative news. As a defense-related stock, it could bounce sharply once the sector rotation returns, especially with the ongoing military build-up themes.
Hanwha Engine LONG
HPSP could rebound after litigation overhang.
HPSP dropped sharply on litigation news with ST, but the long-term demand for its semiconductor equipment and its high profitability (50%+ operating margin) remain intact. The sell-off looks like a non-fundamental overreaction, and a strong rebound could follow once the dust settles. However, it's a watch item rather than an immediate buy.
403870.KQ WATCH
HIGH
00:00
Jun 20
Jun 20
KOSPI 200 futures
KODEX Leverage ETF
▾
HIGH
Put/call spike signals KOSPI upside.
When the KOSPI put/call ratio spikes, it has historically been a reliable buy signal except during prolonged bear markets. This time, the spike appeared even as the market is trying to break previous highs, which is unusual but still signals upside. Buying KOSPI futures or KODEX Leverage ETF after such spikes has almost always been profitable.
KOSPI 200 futures LONG
KODEX Leverage ETF LONG
HIGH
08:06
Jun 19
Jun 19
K-조선 (Korean shipbuilders)
SPCX 1ST
KS 1ST
▾
HIGH
Korean shipbuilders to benefit from US law.
The US Congress is advancing legislation to allow construction of Navy support ships in allied countries, and Korea's shipbuilding industry, with its strong track record and existing cooperation under the $350 billion US investment plan, is uniquely positioned to benefit; there is practically no alternative to Korean shipyards.
K-조선 (Korean shipbuilders) LONG
SpaceX is overvalued, avoid IPO.
SpaceX IPO is extremely overvalued at PSR over 100x; historically, high-expectation IPOs tend to underperform in the long term after an initial pop, as the large gap between optimistic expectations and reality closes.
SPCX AVOID
Doosan Enerbility gains from nuclear revival.
Memory shortage due to AI/HBM demand crowding out conventional DRAM production is causing a supply crisis; DRAM prices have quadrupled, Apple forced to raise iPhone prices, and the shortage is expected to last until 2027, benefiting Samsung Electronics and SK hynix as the leading manufacturers.
KS LONG
HIGH
22:27
Jun 18
Jun 18
Foxconn Industrial Internet
SNDK 1ST
WDC 1ST
STX 1ST
INTC
▾
HIGH
AI server ODM with TPU wins.
Foxconn Industrial Internet is a leading AI server ODM with strong positions in NVIDIA's GB200/GB300 and now also Google TPU. The shift from traditional servers to AI servers, which carry higher margins and larger volumes, has driven explosive revenue and profit growth. Market share gains in cloud and telecom, plus potential windfall from the iPhone 20th-anniversary cycle, further support the outlook.
Foxconn Industrial Internet LONG
AI storage bottleneck drives stock re-rating.
AI infrastructure buildout is creating severe bottlenecks in storage and memory. HDD supply shortages and NAND strength are driving strong re-rating for SanDisk, Western Digital, and Seagate, which are duopolies with high pricing power. Micron also benefits from the same AI-driven storage demand cycle and was bought aggressively alongside them.
SNDK LONG
WDC LONG
STX LONG
Intel foundry play on US manufacturing.
Trump stated Apple will design and produce chips with Intel in the US, validating Intel's foundry pivot. This could position Intel as a domestic US semiconductor manufacturing hub, not just a CPU company, though it remains at an early expectation stage.
INTC LONG
Nasdaq 100 inclusion and AI interconnects.
Astera Labs is set to be added to the Nasdaq 100 Index in June, attracting passive inflows. The company provides critical data center interconnect solutions for AI infrastructure, giving it both a near-term liquidity catalyst and structural growth.
ALAB LONG
AI fiber and glass contracts boost Corning.
Corning is pivoting aggressively toward AI photonics and optical fiber. It already has large AI infrastructure contracts with Amazon, Meta, and NVIDIA. The stock is being re-rated as a direct AI data center play, with downstream exposure to solar glass adding optionality.
GLW LONG
Data center fuel cell power with Oracle.
Bloom Energy provides onsite fuel cell power for data centers, bypassing grid bottlenecks. An Oracle contract and 2026 guidance raise improve visibility. Reclassification from Russell small-cap to large-cap adds passive demand. Customer concentration risk is noted but the AI power crunch keeps the story attractive.
BE LONG
AI storage bottleneck drives stock re-rating.
Micron's upcoming earnings report is expected to show strong sequential ASP increases in DRAM and NAND, with consensus revenue and margin estimates already upgraded over the past month. The memory cycle is not yet peaking, supported by sustained AI demand and limited supply, which can justify further re-rating and upside to the current stock price.
MU LONG
Catch-up on HBM and cheap valuation.
Samsung Electronics is undervalued relative to SK Hynix and its own long-term multiples. Memory ASPs are beating forecasts, HBM4 will drive 2027 earnings, and the company has strong free cash flow with a potential 4.3% dividend yield. The recent underperformance lacks fundamental justification, creating a catch-up opportunity.
005930.KS LONG
HBM leader with price hike momentum.
SK Hynix maintains a dominant HBM position, with next-generation HBM price increases becoming likely. Additional catalysts include an ADR listing and high AI-driven memory demand. The stock's premium valuation is supported by these structural advantages.
000660.KS LONG
MLCC shortage drives strong ASP growth.
MLCC shortages driven by AI data centers and automotive demand are pushing ASPs upward. Samsung Electro-Mechanics uniquely combines MLCC and substrate capabilities, with target price raised to 3,000,000 KRW. The diversification of end-markets reduces earnings volatility, and the AI data center ramp-up is just starting to impact MLCC pricing and volume.
009150.KS LONG
Strong dollar and ETF outflows weaken Bitcoin.
Dollar strength on rate hike expectations, persistent ETF outflows, options expiry, and stablecoin flows shifting toward prediction markets are creating sustained selling pressure on Bitcoin. The breakdown below 62,900 and a potential move below 60,000 would confirm a trend change, with sentiment at extreme fear.
BTC SHORT
Avoid Hang Seng Tech index now.
The Hang Seng Tech Index should not be purchased at current levels; it is better to follow individual stock selections rather than broad Chinese tech index ETFs.
KWEB AVOID
HIGH
08:41
Jun 18
Jun 18
000660.KS
WTI 1ST
Korean tourism and retail sector
145020.KQ 1ST
185750.KS 1ST
▾
HIGH
ADR listing may cause post-event pullback
SK Hynix's upcoming ADR listing next month is creating an event-driven setup. The stock may stay strong into the listing as event-driven buyers position for a potential valuation multiple expansion versus US peer Micron. However, Park argues the ADR listing itself does not change the company's fundamental value, and foreign ADRs do not fully capture the premium that US-domiciled companies receive from government protection. If the price overshoots ahead of the listing due to event-driven flows, profit-taking after the listing event could cause a pullback.
000660.KS WATCH
Iran oil sanctions lifting floods market
The US has agreed to immediately lift sanctions on Iranian crude oil exports as part of a 60-day MOU, even before Iran fulfills its commitments on uranium disposal. Iran holds 208 billion barrels of reserves (3rd globally). Supply normalization is accelerating with reconstruction fund investments planned. Goldman Sachs cut its Q4 Brent forecast from $90 to $80 and its 2027 forecast from $80 to $75. WTI already fell 5.8% to $76.05 on the news. This is a meaningful supply-driven bearish catalyst for oil prices.
WTI SHORT
Chinese tourists splurge in Korea again
Foreign tourist card spending in Korea surpassed 2 trillion won for the first time, driven by Chinese tourists whose spending surged 214% YoY. Spending is concentrated in pharmacies (up 206%), department stores (up 89%), luxury boutiques, watches/jewelry, cosmetics, and fashion. Favorable exchange rates make Korea an attractive destination for Chinese tourists who are redirecting travel away from Japan. Combined with K-fashion and K-beauty trends, the tourism and retail sector outlook is favorable.
Korean tourism and retail sector LONG
Beauty procedures boom despite inflation
The 'lipstick effect' and 'Botox effect' are driving structural growth in beauty and medical aesthetics spending that persists despite high inflation. Korean companies are global leaders in Botox, fillers, and skincare. Hugel posted record Q1 revenue from Botox and filler sales. L'Oreal recently participated in OliX's rights offering, signaling global interest in Korean biotech aesthetics. McKinsey estimates the global beauty market at approximately $660 billion, growing 7% annually. Korea has a rare opportunity to extend K-beauty's success into K-aesthetics, and Chinese tourist demand further amplifies the trend.
145020.KQ LONG
185750.KS LONG
086450.KQ LONG
069620.KS LONG
000020.KS LONG
226950.KQ LONG
Low oil and chip boom lift Korea
Falling oil prices from the Iran deal, combined with strong semiconductor exports, are boosting Korea's current account surplus. Lower energy import costs and robust chip export revenues mean more capital inflows into Korea. Asset prices are already rising (Seoul apartment prices hitting new highs), and the wealth effect will support domestic consumption. Korea's economy is well-positioned with the twin tailwinds of cheap oil and strong semiconductor demand.
EWY LONG
HIGH
00:16
Jun 18
Jun 18
SOX 1ST
009150.KS 1ST
HK 1ST
Doosan Electronic Materials
AVGO 1ST
▾
HIGH
AI capex cycle favors semiconductor equipment.
Despite a hawkish FOMC and broad market sell-off, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rallied 1.38%, driven by earnings visibility and AI infrastructure spending. Citi upgraded AMAT, LRCX, KLAC, arguing the wafer equipment capex cycle will run strong through 2028 due to TSMC/memory capacity constraints, Intel/Samsung foundry needs, and rising CPU demand from the AI agent shift. DRAM bottlenecks are also positive for equipment demand, making the semicon equipment cycle longer and structurally stronger.
SOX LONG
MLCC supply shortage about to boost profits.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (삼성전기) is on the cusp of an MLCC pricing upcycle driven by a supply shortage that has barely begun. Prices have not yet risen in Q1, but historical cycles show 30% increases over 1.5–2 years. Even without price hikes, earnings are strong; an eventual ASP increase to 7 KRW could push the MLCC division's operating profit to 2tn KRW, supporting a SOTP valuation of up to 180tn KRW market cap. Demand risk is distant as price increases are still ahead.
009150.KS LONG
CCL price hikes drive explosive earnings growth.
Kingboard Laminates, a global leader in CCL (copper clad laminate), is benefiting from a severe supply shortage of glass fibre, driving sharp and repeated CCL price hikes. Prices have already risen 15% in June and could increase monthly by 10%, pushing ASP beyond 370 HKD by year-end. With capex absent and Q fixed, the pricing power drives huge operating leverage. The stock trades at 15x PBR and high trailing PE but has a 90% EPS CAGR over three years, making PEG-based valuation attractive. The analyst's EPS estimates were raised recently by 7-12% and may double if monthly hikes continue.
HK LONG
CCL shortage benefits Doosan Electronics.
The CCL supply shortage and price surge directly benefit Korea's Doosan Group, specifically its electronic materials subsidiary (Doosan Electronic Materials), which faces a similar supply-demand setup and will likely see significant earnings improvement on the back of rising CCL prices.
Doosan Electronic Materials LONG
Custom AI chips and debt buyback positive.
Broadcom rose 4.4%, supported by two drivers: (1) it produces custom AI chips (ASICs) for hyperscalers, benefiting from growing custom silicon demand in the AI agent era, and (2) it announced a debt buyback of up to $2.5bn in senior notes maturing 2023-2038, signaling financial strength and cash-flow confidence in a high-rate environment.
AVGO LONG
MSTR preferred share risk threatens Bitcoin.
Bitcoin's price is structurally vulnerable because MicroStrategy (Strategy) has been aggressively issuing perpetual preferred shares (STRK) to buy Bitcoin when ETF inflows are absent. If Bitcoin declines further, STRK's high dividend becomes unsustainable, forcing Strategy to sell Bitcoin to meet obligations, creating a death spiral that removes the only major incremental buyer. While the current downtrend may be 70% complete, this fragile setup makes Bitcoin a high-risk avoid in the near term.
BTC AVOID
Retail trading surge lifts Robinhood shares.
Robinhood surged 8.7% on renewed individual investor trading activity, supported by expectations of increased retail engagement and a technical breakout that adds individual momentum to the stock.
HOOD LONG
L-SAM missile system benefits Hanwha Aerospace.
Hanwha Aerospace (하나에어로스페이스) should benefit as the next-stage defense play following LIG Nex1's recent rally. While LIG Nex1 dominates the Cheongung-II system, the upcoming L-SAM high-altitude missile defense system shifts key roles to propulsion and launch systems, where Hanwha Aerospace is a critical supplier. This creates a follow-on momentum trade as attention moves from interceptors to launch vehicles.
012450.KS LONG
Korean department store valuations are peaking.
Korean department store stocks (Shinsegae, Lotte Shopping, Hyundai Department Store) have rallied to historical valuation peaks (17x forward P/E for Shinsegae), matching the highest levels seen during the Chinese tourist boom of the 2010s. Further upside now depends entirely on earnings surprises driving EPS estimates higher; the multiple-expansion argument is effectively exhausted, and Japanese peers (Isetan Mitsukoshi) also topped out at 19-20x, suggesting limited room to re-rate.
KS AVOID
HIGH
06:14
Jun 17
Jun 17
Korean defense sector
005930.KS
Korean shipbuilding sector
Korean IT appliances sector
Korean Power Equipment Sector
▾
MED
Add beaten-down shipbuilding and defense stocks
After significant declines, shipbuilding and defense stocks are poised to recover; Park Se-ik is considering adding them to portfolios as a contrarian trade.
Korean defense sector LONG
Samsung to gain Google TPU orders
DS Investment Securities raised Samsung Electronics target price to 530,000 KRW from 300,000, expecting a 2Q earnings surge driven by HBM4 and AI memory demand, and maintains a buy rating.
005930.KS LONG
Add beaten-down shipbuilding and defense stocks
Eugene Investment & Securities recommends increasing weight in IT appliances, power equipment, machinery, and shipbuilding sectors that have corrected since May, while keeping semiconductor holdings, to reduce portfolio volatility from over-concentration.
Korean shipbuilding sector LONG
Korean IT appliances sector LONG
Korean Power Equipment Sector LONG
Korean machinery sector LONG
MSCI inclusion favors IT over other sectors
MSCI DM inclusion will benefit the Korean IT sector through valuation re-rating and increased index weight, while consumer staples, industrials, and financials face significant passive outflows due to weight reduction and stricter inclusion criteria.
IWY LONG
XLP AVOID
Korean industrials sector AVOID
Korean financials sector AVOID
MED
00:15
Jun 17
Jun 17
킹보드 (Kingboard Laminates Holdings)
322310.KQ 1ST
동생 (Dongguan Shengyi Electronics)
BTC 1ST
079550.KS
▾
HIGH
CCR price hikes beat expectations, bullish.
CCL/PCB material price increases exceeding market expectations will drive further upside in related Chinese stocks. Kingboard and Dongsheng both announced price hikes or supply adjustments, and CCR prices have already been raised 15%, above market forecasts. This indicates continued pricing power and strong quarterly earnings, making the sector attractive.
킹보드 (Kingboard Laminates Holdings) LONG
동생 (Dongguan Shengyi Electronics) LONG
Undervalued ESS pure-play with huge upside.
Auros Technology is a global No.2 ESS battery pure play with strong second-quarter earnings growth (234-282% YoY), expanding GP margin and ASP increases. Unlike peers highly exposed to EV batteries, the company is focused on the fast-growing ESS market, where it already has a 40% share. Compared to CATL, it trades at a severe valuation discount (market cap 13 trillion won vs. 500 trillion won for CATL by 2028 target) and has a consensus target price implying 54% upside. The ESS segment is growing faster and can re-rate the stock as margins expand.
322310.KQ LONG
July seasonal strength favors Bitcoin rebound.
Bitcoin historically shows a strong seasonal tendency to rise in July (up in 10 of 14 years, ~70% probability). The market is currently cautious ahead of the FOMC meeting, but the new Fed Chair is expected not to deliver a hawkish message, which would be positive for risk assets. Combined with historically favorable July performance, this sets up a short-term rebound trade in Bitcoin.
BTC LONG
Wait for pullback before buying LIG Nex1.
LIG Nex1's strategic partnership with Rheinmetall to jointly build a multi-layered air defense system for Europe and NATO is a major catalyst. LIG Nex1 brings mid- and long-range missile capabilities that complement Rheinmetall's short-range systems, making it the only viable non-U.S. partner for such a project. This opens a huge new European market. However, the stock has already risen sharply and is now trading at over 50x earnings. The optimal strategy for defense names is to accumulate on valuation dips (e.g., when P/E is in the 20s or breaks below 30x) rather than chase news-driven spikes, because catalysts eventually materialize and re-rate the stock.
079550.KS WATCH
ETH supply shock and network value catch-up.
Ethereum is drastically undervalued, trading near its price from five years ago while simultaneously facing an acute supply shock. Over 33% of the total supply is staked, continuously reducing the circulating float. In addition, Ethereum dominates the stablecoin and real-world asset (RWA) markets, which are projected to grow to trillions of dollars. The network's security value must catch up to the value it secures, so when Bitcoin eventually rebounds, Ethereum is set to outperform significantly due to both supply dynamics and the need for the network value to rise to cover the assets built on it.
ETH LONG
HIGH
07:20
Jun 16
Jun 16
005930.KS
000660.KS
▾
HIGH
Memory chips drive market uptrend.
The Korean stock market is in a multi-year earnings-driven uptrend led by memory semiconductors. High interest rates keep the market focused on real earnings, not liquidity, so sectors with strong earnings momentum like semiconductors will continue to lead. Dips in semiconductor stocks are buying opportunities, and when they pause, money rotates to other good-earnings companies. Foreign selling in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix should shift back to buying as rate fears subside, adding fuel to the rally.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
HIGH
00:25
Jun 16
Jun 16
STX 1ST
Kuaishou 1ST
SOXX
WDC 1ST
MU
▾
HIGH
AI storage shortage drives HDD stocks
Western Digital and Seagate are riding a massive AI-driven storage demand wave. A Morgan Stanley report forecasts HDD supply-demand deficit of 10-15% by 2026, with AI infrastructure driving 40-50% demand growth versus only 30-35% supply growth. HDD prices are expected to rise from $14/TB to $25-30/TB by 2027-28. Western Digital gained more because of its price-leverage and less exposure to unproven HAMR tech risk, but both stocks are benefiting from the same theme: AI storage demand far exceeds supply.
STX LONG
WDC LONG
Kuaishou net cash exceeds market cap
Kuaishou is deeply undervalued: market cap of 39 trillion won is below net cash (19 trillion won), meaning the core online marketing and live streaming business is essentially free. A recent investment round (PSR 30x) implies a valuation far above the current market cap, and even assuming a 50% stake sale, the cash value alone exceeds the market cap. The stock has fallen 50% from its high, and if the growth of AI services (e.g., Keing) materializes, the upside could be 100%. The company also returns cash via buybacks and dividends.
Kuaishou LONG
SOX can sustain higher PE on lower oil
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) is trading at 28.1x earnings, close to the 28.8x level that previously triggered a correction. However, this time the backdrop is different: oil prices have fallen steeply, yields are stabilizing (10Y at 4.47%), and Micron's earnings next week could lead to meaningful EPS upgrades. If rates remain capped and oil continues to ease, the market will tolerate a higher PE for semis, allowing the index to break above prior highs.
SOXX LONG
Micron cheap, strong earnings catalyst ahead
Micron Technology is poised for a strong quarter with earnings expected to beat consensus. Margin expansion is powerful—gross margin above 80%, operating margin near 78%—and next quarter guidance could be even higher. At a PE of 10.7x, Micron is significantly cheaper than the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (28.1x) and has faster EPS growth, making it the most attractive memory name within the AI semiconductor chain. Upcoming earnings should drive the stock higher and also lift the entire Philly index EPS.
MU LONG
Peace opens Middle East arms exports
The Iran ceasefire is actually a positive catalyst for Korean defense stocks. Peace will unblock major export pipelines to the Middle East that were frozen due to conflict: Hanwha Aerospace has pending armored vehicle deals with Saudi Arabia, Hyundai Rotem is negotiating K2 tank exports to Iraq, and LIG Nex1/LIG Nex1 systems have active air defense (Cheongung-II) opportunities with multiple Gulf states. Valuations have fallen to attractive levels (12-18x 2027E earnings vs global defense peers), creating a buying opportunity. A defense ETF is the safest way to play the sector recovery.
012450.KS LONG
Hyundai Rotem LONG
ITA LONG
064350.KQ LONG
Hanwha Engine undervalued on hidden capacity growth
Hanwha Engine is significantly undervalued because consensus underestimates its 2027 earnings. The company is building a new factory for power generation engines (medium-speed 4-stroke) that will start production by end-2025, which is not reflected in current estimates. With a secured backlog that already guarantees 100% utilization for 2027 and 80% for 2028, ASP increases are not even priced in. The stock fell to 15-16x forward PE, while global peer Wärtsilä trades at 29x, despite Hanwha Engine having higher expected earnings growth. This is an accumulation zone.
Hanwha Engine LONG
Bitcoin buy signal from extreme fear bounce
Bitcoin has recovered from extreme fear (Fear & Greed index ~20) back to $66k, holding above key support. The chart shows a long-term downtrend line break that previously signaled an uptrend; now the price is consolidating and if it breaks $70k, it would confirm a bullish breakout similar to the prior move above $73.5k. Strategic corporate buying (e.g., Strategy recently added ~100 BTC) provides a floor, and historical data shows that buying during extreme fear on Bitcoin has been a winning strategy.
BTC LONG
HIGH
08:44
Jun 15
Jun 15
RKLB 1ST
161510.KS 1ST
091230.KS 1ST
266370.KS 1ST
034730.KS 1ST
▾
HIGH
Rocket Lab dominates small launch demand.
Rocket Lab is a small launch vehicle specialist absorbing niche demand amid supply shortages; it has Korean government satellite contracts, is expanding into medium launch and defense, and shows strong growth potential.
RKLB LONG
Undervalued holding companies with shareholder returns.
Many Korean small/mid-cap holding companies trade at PBR 0.1-0.3x, have strong cash flows, and some are below the value of listed subsidiaries; with improving shareholder return policies (dividends, buybacks) and eventual reallocation away from semiconductor mania, these stocks will be revalued.
161510.KS LONG
Buy auto-parts firms entering robotics.
Current auto parts companies are not only profitable in their existing business but also carry strong robotics expansion potential, making them better plays than overvalued pure robot stocks.
091230.KS LONG
Biotech will rally as rates decline.
Biotech stocks are expected to move when interest rates decline; CPI cooling, oil stabilizing, and employment weakening point to rate cuts by September–November, which will trigger a biotech rebound.
266370.KS LONG
SK Group well-positioned for AI wave.
SK Group’s Chairman is driving a full AI transformation with AI agents across all affiliates, positioning the group to benefit strongly from the AI wave.
034730.KS LONG
Korean aerospace sector holds strong capabilities.
South Korea’s satellite manufacturing capability ranks top 3 globally and the domestic space value chain is fully formed, giving Korean aerospace companies a strong competitive position.
064260.KQ WATCH
HIGH
06:08
Jun 15
Jun 15
005290.KS 1ST
003230.KS
064800.KQ 1ST
166090.KQ 1ST
357780.KS 1ST
▾
HIGH
Undervalued Korean semiconductor equipment stocks poised to re-rate.
Korean semiconductor front-end equipment/material stocks (TCK, Dongjin Semichem, Soulbrain, Hana Materials) are undervalued relative to US peers Lam Research and Applied Materials, which trade at forward P/Es of 46x and 29x respectively. Driven by NAND high stacking (increasing etch/deposition steps) and a longer-than-expected Capex cycle due to AI/HBM, these Korean companies are poised for valuation expansion. TCK, in particular, at 28x forward P/E with strong tie to Lam Research orders, stands to benefit most as its valuation could catch up to US peers.
005290.KS LONG
064800.KQ LONG
166090.KQ LONG
357780.KS LONG
Strong growth, cheap, buying opportunity.
Samyang Foods has strong growth momentum with demand exceeding supply, overseas sales (US and China) surging, and full-year revenue expected at 3 trillion won with 720 billion won operating profit. Despite this, the stock trades at a forward P/E of only 14.3x, creating a compelling valuation case. The speaker believes 14x offers a buying opportunity with potential re-rating toward 18-19x. Additionally, low-valuation food/bio stocks may attract flows when the semiconductor cycle pauses.
003230.KS LONG
HIGH
00:27
Jun 15
Jun 15
ORCL 1ST
AMAT 1ST
CIEN 1ST
Sany Heavy Industry
LRCX 1ST
▾
HIGH
Oracle's AI capex creates unsustainable debt.
Oracle is aggressively investing in AI capex but its operating cash flow cannot cover capex. The company's free cash flow is deeply negative (-$23.7B projected for FY26, worsening to -$41B), forcing heavy external funding. Consensus expects capex of $85B vs $70B guided, implying > $15B additional need. Interest expense is rising sharply (up 40%+ YoY), net debt has surged to near $100B, and the company may need to issue $40B+ in equity, leading to ~8% dilution and potentially more. The market is beginning to price in these risks, with P/E compressing from 46x to 22.5x and the stock dropping 44% from highs. The balance-sheet strain and future dilution make Oracle unattractive; avoid/short.
ORCL SHORT
AI capex spend shifting to equipment winners.
AI infrastructure spending is shifting from capex-heavy big tech to equipment and memory suppliers who receive those dollars as revenue. Last week, while Oracle and some big tech weakened, Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA surged, and SanDisk hit 52-week highs. The trend supports a 'capex receiver' rally: as long as AI capex expands, equipment vendors benefit. The Space X successful debut (up 19%) validates the market's appetite for growth and AI infrastructure, further underpinning equipment strength. This week, attention should be on whether AI capex flows continue into the equipment and memory value chain. Long US semiconductor equipment, specifically Lam Research (LRCX) and Applied Materials (AMAT).
AMAT LONG
LRCX LONG
Subsea optical player; Q4 expansion catalyst.
Ciena is a key player in subsea optical connectivity, scaling across continents (Scale Across). The company is planning capacity expansion using its technology portfolio, and management indicated that from Q4 onward, investors can expect positive developments. With Nvidia locking up laser sources, supply constraints are creating strategic sourcing priorities that may benefit players like Ciena once expansion kicks in. This could be a catalyst for re-rating. Long Ciena.
CIEN LONG
Global excavator leader at attractive valuation.
Sany Heavy Industry is the global leader in excavators with 15% market share, strong overseas presence (30% in SE Asia/Africa). Q1 revenue +14% YoY, net profit +5%, gross margin 27.5% improving. Price has fallen 20% from its peak, valuation at 14x P/E, dividend yield 3.1%. Overseas sales share rising to 64%, and price increases in May will boost margins. A UBS report expects Q2 revenue +20% vs consensus 10%. The company aims 15% revenue growth, supported by electrification of excavators and emerging market recovery. The stock is at the lower end of its P/E band, offering a buying opportunity.
Sany Heavy Industry LONG
Crypto winter worsens; Bitcoin unattractive now.
Crypto is entering a harsh winter as exchanges shift to stock trading, liquidity dries up, and most crypto projects lack real revenue. Bitcoin is only up 1.3% while Nasdaq futures surge, showing supply is fleeing. On-chain derivative platforms like Hyperliquid are absorbing crypto volume with non-crypto products. Exchanges are adding stock trading to survive, reducing support for crypto. The market now demands tokens prove value via revenue; few do. This structural headwind makes crypto unattractive, and Bitcoin risks further downside. Short Bitcoin.
BTC SHORT
IBM poised for AI-driven software growth.
IBM is increasingly positioned as a core provider of Linux-based software for AI. As AI workloads move toward agentic, large-scale models, Linux-based processing traffic will surge, and IBM's mainframe and software assets will see higher utilization. The company's current high-single-digit growth could accelerate to 20% as AI drives demand. IBM is thus a key AI software infrastructure play that is underappreciated. Long IBM.
IBM LONG
High multiple, risk of AI in-housing.
Datadog currently trades at very high multiples (80-90x P/E) driven by AI model builders like OpenAI and Anthropic outsourcing infrastructure monitoring. However, as these AI companies mature and refine their models, they may internalize monitoring to reduce cost, posing a significant risk to Datadog's growth. If the market shifts to risk-off or these clients start spending less, the high multiple could de-rate sharply. The risk-reward is unfavorable; better to avoid.
DDOG AVOID
TCK benefits from NAND high-layer capex.
As memory chip price growth moderates, capex-driven equipment and materials will outperform. TCK, a leader in etch and deposition materials for NAND high-layer stacking, is a prime beneficiary. Its components are bundled with Lam Research and Applied Materials equipment and have a captive aftermarket lock-in of 1-2 years. Despite Lam Research and peers trading at premium valuations above past cycles, TCK still trades at 28x forward P/E, lower than its prior cycle peak. With the equipment up-cycle extending longer due to AI and HBM demand, TCK's multiple can expand further. The stock is a buy on dips in semiconductor materials.
TCK LONG
Ramen global demand exceeds supply; buy.
Samyang Foods is the top pick in the Korean food sector due to explosive overseas demand for its fire chicken ramen. Despite fears of demand slowdown, May exports to the US and China grew 31% and 30% YoY, respectively, with supply still unable to meet demand. New plant expansion in China by 2027 will drive further volume and ASP growth. Operating profit is forecasted at 720B won this year, with double-digit growth next year. The stock has corrected significantly, now trading at 14.3x forward P/E, a historically attractive level. Combined with solid margins and a strong brand moat, it's a compelling long-term buy.
003230.KS LONG
HIGH
08:00
Jun 14
Jun 14
SOXX
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HIGH
Buy Philadelphia Semiconductor Index on dip
The 12% drop in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index was driven by mechanical selling after a strong non-farm payrolls print pushed the 10-year yield above 4.5%, not by a fundamental breakdown in AI demand. Employment quality was mediocre, Fed rate hike odds barely moved, and the index P/E has fallen back to its 1-year average. The AI infrastructure theme remains intact, so volatility offers a rebalancing opportunity to accumulate core semiconductor stocks.
SOXX LONG
HIGH
11:16
Jun 13
Jun 13
403870.KQ 1ST
AMAT 1ST
KLAC 1ST
LRCX 1ST
ASML 1ST
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HIGH
HPSP unique annealing equipment monopoly.
HPSP is the world's only high-pressure hydrogen annealing equipment maker with over 90% market share and 50%+ operating margin; fab expansions at Samsung, SK hynix, CXMT will drive order growth.
403870.KQ LONG
AI capex cycle boosts equipment stocks.
US semiconductor equipment stocks will continue to rise driven by AI data center capex, with SpaceX IPO allocating ~$12.7B to AI infrastructure and CXMT IPO fueling additional equipment demand; Barclays projects 36% growth in wafer fab equipment market by 2027.
AMAT LONG
KLAC LONG
LRCX LONG
ASML LONG
Gas shortage drives Huseong rally.
Huseong produces WF6 gas essential for 3D NAND layering; China's tungsten export controls and Japan's WF6 production halt create severe supply shortage, with demand surging and import verification taking 18-24 months, sustaining the tight market.
017290.KQ LONG
VM etch equipment with SK hynix deal.
VM is an etch equipment maker with a large single contract from SK hynix worth 46.3 billion won; management change risk resolved, expected profit growth of 206% YoY, and the semiconductor super cycle is just beginning.
089030.KQ LONG
Wonik IPS broad equipment demand surge.
Wonik IPS supplies CVD, etch, and thermal equipment to both memory and non-memory; catalysts include Samsung's P4 line equipment scheduling and China legacy foundry orders.
025980.KQ LONG
PSK PR strip equipment with strong momentum.
PSK holds #1 global market share in PR strip equipment essential for lithography; institutional buying supports new highs, and forward CANSLIM score reaches 100 based on 2026 consensus.
319660.KQ LONG
Big tech debt risk could hit DRAM makers.
Big tech's hidden off-balance sheet debt via neoclouds and SPVs could trigger a liquidity crisis if AI capex falters; Samsung Electronics and SK hynix would be directly hit as their major memory suppliers. Monitor US 10-year yield, capex guidance, high-yield spreads, CoreWeave default risk as leading indicators.
005930.KS WATCH
000660.KS WATCH
Post-processing and materials stocks ready for rotation.
As the semiconductor cycle advances, the next wave will move from front-end equipment to materials and post-processing; ISC, EO Technics, Jusung Engineering, Solbrain, and PSK Holdings are well-positioned to benefit from the rotation.
036930.KQ LONG
031980.KQ LONG
039030.KQ LONG
035430.KQ LONG
Hana Materials tied to Tokyo Electron boom.
Hana Materials supplies etching parts mainly to Tokyo Electron, which is hitting new highs; its strong results will flow through, and the stock just broke yearly highs, confirmed by the monthly chart.
166090.KQ LONG
ISC test socket post-processing boom.
As the semiconductor cycle advances, the next wave will move from front-end equipment to materials and post-processing; ISC, EO Technics, Jusung Engineering, Solbrain, and PSK Holdings are well-positioned to benefit from the rotation.
173530.KQ LONG
HVM SpaceX supplier with backlog growth.
HVM is an official special materials supplier for SpaceX; backlog turned to growth in Q1, and the stock previously surged on SpaceX test flight news. As a small-cap with a 1.3 trillion won market cap, it could rally strongly on continued SpaceX momentum.
295310.KQ LONG
HIGH
00:00
Jun 13
Jun 13
KOSPI Small-Cap Index
KOSDAQ Index
041510.KQ 1ST
Korean semiconductor materials & equipment ETF
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HIGH
KOSPI small-cap index bottomed, attractive for rebound.
The KOSPI Small-Cap Index dropped to 2,318, well below its year-end 2024 close of 2,517. The chart shows a bottom formation with a buy signal, indicating an attractive price level and an imminent rebound.
KOSPI Small-Cap Index LONG
KOSDAQ shows short-term bottom, likely to rebound.
The KOSDAQ index formed a long lower tail and closed positive on the weekly chart, suggesting a short-term bottom is in place. The monthly chart shows buyers stepping in near the 5-month moving average, reminiscent of the 2018 pattern.
KOSDAQ Index LONG
SM Entertainment rebounds as World Cup starts.
SM Entertainment had been weak leading up to the World Cup, but with the tournament now starting, negative news is fully priced in. Foreign and institutional investors bought aggressively today, signaling a rebound is underway.
041510.KQ LONG
Buy semiconductor materials/equipment ETF on dips.
Domestic semiconductor materials and equipment stocks are showing strength. If the U.S. market experiences any shakeout today or next week, it would be a good opportunity to accumulate positions in related ETFs.
Korean semiconductor materials & equipment ETF LONG
HIGH
06:27
Jun 12
Jun 12
EWY
005930.KS
000660.KS
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HIGH
Korean equities reward patient long-term holding.
KOSPI has never suffered two consecutive down years since 2000 and has delivered long-term compound returns comparable to the S&P 500, even recovering from historic crashes like Black Monday. Rather than timing the market, investors should patiently accumulate Korean equities through volatility; the market rewards endurance, and equity returns far outstrip bank deposits. The recent correction provides an opportunity to build positions.
EWY LONG
Semiconductor rebound expected on July earnings.
After the June correction, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are likely to rebound into their July earnings season. Micron has already recovered about 70% of its drawdown, suggesting further upside. Investors holding these semiconductor names need not sell; bringing them into advisory accounts is acceptable, indicating conviction in a near-term recovery driven by earnings.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
HIGH
22:16
Jun 11
Jun 11
화봉측공
ADBE 1ST
352820.KS
005930.KS FLIP
000660.KS FLIP
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HIGH
Buy Chinese semi test equipment leader.
AI infrastructure investment is spreading beyond tier-1 names to peripheral semiconductor equipment in China. 화봉측공 is the leading analog test equipment firm with over 60% domestic market share, strong earnings growth, high margins, and a recent broker upgrade with 50% upside. This provides exposure to China's AI supply chain expansion.
화봉측공 LONG
Buy Adobe at cheap valuation.
Adobe has derated to historically low valuations (P/E 8.78x) despite EPS continuing to grow. While software faces near-term headwinds from CFO departure and slowing ARR, AI monetization will eventually lift the sector. At current prices, Adobe is attractive and I would buy.
ADBE LONG
Buy HYBE at 20x forward P/E.
HYBE is trading at a historical low of 20x 12-month forward P/E, a level that has always been a buying opportunity. Earnings are set to surge with BTS reunion tour, new IP (low-year groups) entering high-margin stage, and merchandise sales. The stock can re-rate to 30x as catalysts materialize.
352820.KS LONG
Buy memory/substrate supply chain leaders.
Memory and substrate supply shortages are intensifying severely. Demand fulfillment rate is only 50% in 2Q26, substrate lead times have stretched from 6 weeks to 24 weeks, and new capacity takes 2 years. Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, and LG Innotek are direct beneficiaries of AI infrastructure buildout and will see both earnings and valuation re-ratings. The stocks have rallied only half of their potential.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
009150.KS LONG
011070.KS LONG
Buy Space X IPO for scarcity pop.
Space X IPO is massively oversubscribed with 2x demand, a float of only 4%, making it extremely scarce. The company's three segments (space launch, Starlink, AI computing) have huge growth potential, with AI revenue surging 4x due to contracts with Anthropic and Google. A sum-of-the-parts valuation suggests up to $2.2 trillion. The supply/demand imbalance will drive a sharp short-term price increase.
Space X IPO LONG
HIGH
06:10
Jun 11
Jun 11
012450.KS 1ST
047810.KS 1ST
079550.KS 1ST
Korean Semiconductor Front-End Equipment Sector
NOK 1ST
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HIGH
Buy Korean defense stocks on dips
Korean defense stocks have massive, reliable order backlogs (nearly 100 trillion won) and accelerating earnings growth. With rising export volumes and margins, any dips are buying opportunities in a structural uptrend.
012450.KS LONG
047810.KS LONG
079550.KS LONG
Korean WFE sector biggest AI beneficiary
Semiconductor front-end equipment (WFE) is the biggest beneficiary of the AI boom. Big Tech's massive capex, new fab construction by Samsung, SK hynix and Micron, and record WFE spending forecasts through 2028 will drive sustained earnings for Korean equipment makers.
Korean Semiconductor Front-End Equipment Sector LONG
Nokia revival as AI networking leader
Nokia is reviving as a physical AI networking play. With NVIDIA's $1 billion investment, its 6G and AI-RAN technology turns base stations into AI data centers, creating a new demand source for GPUs and a critical enabler for robotics and autonomous driving.
NOK LONG
HIGH
00:29
Jun 11
Jun 11
장천테크
WTI 1ST
BNO
기가비스
004170.KS 1ST
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HIGH
Chinese test equipment leader strong growth buy
장천테크 is a leading Chinese semiconductor test equipment company with 60% domestic market share. UBS issued a strong buy report forecasting massive earnings growth: revenue expected to rise 70%/92%/130% over next two years, EPS to 3.15/4.8/6.0 yuan, and raised target price by 87% to 280 yuan. Drivers include surging GPU demand, increased GPU complexity, better test equipment utilization, and large-scale capex by packaging firms. The stock has already rallied 150% YTD to a market cap of 32 trillion won, trading at 55x P/E, with forward growth justifying the valuation.
장천테크 LONG
Oil prices stay elevated on tight supply
J.P. Morgan report highlights tight global oil supply: Hormuz Strait disruption is being partially offset by pipeline diversions, SPR releases, and demand destruction, but those buffers are depleting. China alone absorbed 74% of the supply shock in May by slashing imports, but that is temporary. Non-OPEC supply growth is slowing, global oil inventories are down ~15% YTD, and SPR is near 3.4 billion barrels, the lowest since August 2023. J.P. Morgan forecasts Brent average $96/bbl and WTI $89/bbl in 2026, with Q2–Q3 seeing high levels sustained. Upside risk remains as geopolitical tensions and inventory draws persist, while demand destruction is reaching its limit.
WTI LONG
BNO LONG
Gigavis inspection equipment supercycle buy
Gigavis is Korea's leading substrate inspection equipment maker with world-class 3µm line-space capability, ahead of KLA. The ABF substrate expansion cycle is different this time: driven by customer-funded capex and increasing substrate complexity, leading to both higher unit demand and ASP. The company is expanding capacity with a new factory from July, lifting maximum revenue capacity to 250 billion won. Earnings are set to surge: 2027E revenue 160 billion won, OP 660 billion (40% margin); 2028E OP ~800 billion. With a market cap of 1.65 trillion won, it trades at 23.4x 2028E earnings. The cycle typically lasts 2–3 years, and key clients like Ibiden and Samsung Electro-Mechanics are expanding aggressively, providing mid-term visibility.
기가비스 LONG
Shinsegae tourist spending boom buy
Shinsegae's department store business is seeing a powerful turnaround, driven by three tailwinds: (1) strong wealth effect from the Korean stock market rally, boosting domestic luxury spending; (2) a surge in foreign tourist arrivals, especially Chinese visitors, thanks to the weak won; (3) foreigner sales already doubling YoY, with the foreign sales share rising from 1–3% to 7–8% and room to reach 10%. Q2 consensus earnings were upgraded to 170 billion won, and 2026 operating profit is expected to jump 70% YoY to 820 billion won. The stock has rallied 160% YTD, but the structural increase in tourist spending and continued strong same-store sales growth support further upside.
004170.KS LONG
HIGH
08:45
Jun 10
Jun 10
095610.KQ 1ST
PSK 1ST
AMAT
VM 1ST
LRCX
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HIGH
Equipment stocks will rebound fast post-correction.
Semiconductor equipment stocks like Tes, VM, PSK in Korea and Lam Research, Applied Materials in the US are likely to rebound quickly after the correction. Equipment stocks are volatile but have strong recovery potential, and US peers are already hitting 52-week highs, indicating robust sector momentum driven by the AI capex cycle.
095610.KQ LONG
PSK LONG
AMAT LONG
VM LONG
LRCX LONG
NAVER could triple in five years.
NAVER has strong long-term upside and could triple in value over the next five years. Despite short-term volatility, a core holding should be maintained, while a portion can be traded tactically. The fundamental story supports significant appreciation.
035420.KS LONG
HIGH
22:23
Jun 09
Jun 09
Dongsan Precision
AMAT 1ST
LRCX 1ST
000660.KS FLIP
BTC 1ST
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HIGH
EML laser chip growth drives re-rating
Dongsan Precision transformed itself by acquiring Source Photonics, an optical communication company that produces EML laser chips. The chip business is growing rapidly—revenue could reach hundreds of billions of won by 2028, enough to re-rate the whole company. The existing PCB division is also expanding at 20%, and the sum-of-the-parts suggests about 30% upside from the current price, with strong margins and sales to Apple and other global players.
Dongsan Precision LONG
AI capex cycle fuels equipment demand
The AI investment cycle is still driving demand for semiconductor equipment. Even as high-multiple AI software names sold off, equipment stocks like Applied Materials (52-week high), ASML, and Lam Research held up, supported by news such as SK Hynix ordering HBM4 TC bonders and potential Intel foundry orders. The capex build-out is structural, making equipment the resilient pocket.
AMAT LONG
LRCX LONG
ASML LONG
Chinese supply threatens memory cycle peak
Legacy DRAM and NAND face a growing threat from Chinese players like CXMT and YMTC, who are closing the technology gap and aggressively expanding capacity. They are targeting 20% market share, which will pressure prices. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix investors should be cautious starting from the second half of next year, because a supply glut could cause a steep memory downturn.
000660.KS AVOID
005930.KS AVOID
Extreme fear creates Bitcoin accumulation opportunity
Bitcoin is trading near $60,000 amid extreme fear (Fear & Greed at 10). History suggests extreme fear often precedes strong bounces. Additionally, large institutions tend to integrate blockchain and add Bitcoin during price weakness, setting the stage for an eventual breakout above the $73,500 resistance. This is an accumulation opportunity.
BTC LONG
Structural memory shortage forces long-term equipment capex
A Morgan Stanley report coins "chipflation" — structural memory supply shortage worsening through 2028 because AI infrastructure consumes all available DRAM, NAND, and HBM. The bottleneck starts with equipment: without enough tools from ASML, Lam Research, etc., supply cannot expand. Therefore semiconductor equipment makers are the prime beneficiaries of this multi-year capex cycle.
SOXX LONG
MLCC and BGA double upcycle boost earnings
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is in a rare dual upcycle: MLCC prices are rising thanks to AI server demand and general product supply cuts, while flip-chip BGA and silicon capacitors are getting structural demand from chiplet architectures. Long-term LTA contracts lock in volume and price upside. Earnings are set to double in 2026, making even a high trailing P/E of 60x+ justified on a growth-adjusted basis; the stock is the most attractive pick in the Korean materials/equipment space.
028260.KS LONG
Shipbuilding valuation reset with catalysts ahead
Hanwha Ocean's valuation has fallen from 30x to 18x, making it much more attractive. The recent US ban on foreign shipbuilding for the Navy is not a game-changer — Korean yards can still participate through US yard investments and block supply. Upcoming catalysts include the Canadian submarine project decision this month and long-term US fleet expansion needs, so the de-rated stock is sensitive to even small positive news.
042670.KS LONG
Buy KOSPI on dip, inflation peak near
The KOSPI has sold off on inflation fears, but CPI is probably peaking in May. With the index below 8,000, the risk/reward is improving — disciplined, staged buying into weakness makes sense because the market is pricing in worst-case scenarios that are unlikely to persist.
EWY LONG
HIGH
06:19
Jun 09
Jun 09
Korean government bonds
TLT FLIP
EWY FLIP
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HIGH
Buy Korean bonds, sell US bonds
Korean government bond yields have risen to levels comparable to US bonds (10y ~4.3%). The National Pension Service should sell US bonds and rotate into Korean government bonds to capture attractive yields, improve returns, and help stabilize the won. This rotation is justified on investment grounds, not just FX intervention, and would be a positive for Korean bonds.
Korean government bonds LONG
TLT SHORT
KOSPI pressured by global tech IPOs
The upcoming IPOs of OpenAI (targeting $180B raise) and SpaceX are absorbing enormous global liquidity. Combined with supply-demand dynamics, this is a key reason money is flowing out of the Korean stock market. The supply overhang from these mega-listings will continue to pressure KOSPI, as liquidity trumps all other factors.
EWY AVOID
HIGH
01:48
Jun 09
Jun 09
035420.KS
▾
HIGH
Naver's AI factory drives re-rating upside
Naver is entering the AI factory business with Nvidia, planning data center capacity of 200MW by 2028 and cumulatively 1.1GW over multiple phases; market values similar AI factory assets at about 20 trillion won per 1GW. This adds roughly 4 trillion won near term and eventually 20 trillion won to Naver's valuation. The company already earns solid cash flows (500+ billion won quarterly operating profit) and the new growth catalyst will re-rate its multiples. Long term, if Naver achieves 20 trillion won revenue with 20%+ operating margin by 2030–2031, profit of 4+ trillion won at a 15–20x PER implies a market cap of 60–80+ trillion won, offering potential doubling from current levels. The stock is viewed as a growth stock that has regained upward momentum and can be bought on dips with a 5-year horizon.
035420.KS LONG
HIGH
00:42
Jun 09
Jun 09
Yutong Bus
INTC 1ST
SOXX
BTC
ETH 1ST
▾
HIGH
Global bus leader, 57% upside, high yield
Yutong Bus is the global No.1 commercial bus maker, with a strong transition to electric buses, high gross margins, improving mix toward higher-margin exports, a 60% surge in electric bus exports, and expected earnings growth. The company pays out almost all profit as dividends, yielding 7-9%. The analyst target price implies 57% upside, making the stock attractive on a valuation and dividend basis despite near-term domestic headwinds in China.
Yutong Bus LONG
Google TPU order validates Intel foundry
Intel surged 11% on reports that Google ordered over 3 million of its DPU chips by 2028 for its custom AI accelerator (TPU). This is seen as a credible validation of Intel’s foundry business, proving it can serve as a second-source supplier in the AI semiconductor supply chain alongside TSMC. The news also supports the broader theme of AI supply-chain diversification, giving Intel a differentiated catalyst within the rebounding semiconductor sector.
INTC LONG
Semiconductor rebound backed by AI capex growth
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rebound is not a dead-cat bounce. J.P. Morgan data shows AI capex forecasts are still rising through 2028, EPS revisions for semiconductors continue to move higher, and forward P/E at 21x is reasonable versus the 24x peak in 2025. AI agent capabilities are expanding, driving sustained demand for compute. The rebound is supported by fundamentals, not just technical snapback, making the sector attractive for a longer-term recovery.
SOXX LONG
Bitcoin rebound possible if breaks $66k
Bitcoin is in an extreme fear zone and has bounced from the $50k level. Strategy (MSTR) recently bought 1,500 BTC at $65k, lowering its average cost and demonstrating institutional conviction. A break above $66k—a level that also matches the 2024 cycle highs—would signal a stronger rebound and a reversal of the recent correction. Until then, the setup is a clear monitoring trigger for a potential trend change.
BTC WATCH
Tokenization growth drives Ethereum price higher
Ethereum holds a dominant 60% share of all tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and is the key platform for the growing tokenization trend. As the RWA market expands, Ethereum's network value must remain high to maintain security and trust; a declining platform value would risk network attacks. Therefore, Ethereum is likely to appreciate in tandem with RWA growth, providing a structural bullish catalyst.
ETH LONG
AI factory expansion boosts Naver's value
Naver is transforming from a domestic platform with a solid cash cow into an AI infrastructure play. The company announced a multi-phase AI factory buildout starting with 200 MW by 2028, aiming for 1.1 GW total. At a market valuation of ~20 trillion KRW per 1 GW, this implies over 20 trillion KRW of hidden value on top of its current ~43 trillion KRW market cap. Combined with the existing earning power, the CEO sees a path to 80-100 trillion KRW market cap within 5 years, making Naver a long-term compounder.
035420.KS LONG
Foreign buying signals KOSPI rebound today
Foreign investors have been buying KOSPI futures for three straight days and aggressively accumulated call options while selling puts after the recent sharp correction. This positioning indicates that foreign professionals expect a near-term rebound. Combined with the technical oversold condition and positive global semiconductor cues, the KOSPI is set for a positive session today, with the expectation that the index will close in the green.
EWY LONG
HIGH
08:41
Jun 08
Jun 08
EWY
▾
HIGH
Buy KOSPI on dips below 7,500.
Park Se-ik believes the current correction is a normal pullback within a longer-term bull market, driven by strong retail money inflows. He advises investors to buy the KOSPI index in increments when it dips below 7,500, as historical patterns show such corrections are temporary and the market tends to recover. The bull market is supported by continued money movement from bank deposits into equities, and the decline provides an opportunity for averaging down.
EWY LONG
HIGH
00:37
Jun 08
Jun 08
EWY
▾
HIGH
Buy KOSPI on 20% correction
The current correction of around 16% from the high is a normal summer squall. If the KOSPI falls 20% from its peak (to around 7200), it presents a strong buying opportunity because the bull market is intact, earnings are strong, and such corrections are typical. After the correction, the market will resume its uptrend and eventually make new highs.
EWY LONG
HIGH
08:00
Jun 07
Jun 07
005930.KS 1ST
EWY 1ST
000660.KS 1ST
004020.KS 1ST
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HIGH
Samsung and SK hynix are undervalued
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are the only KOSPI stocks where earnings growth has matched or exceeded price increases, so their P/E ratios have compressed. The rest of the market has risen on pure multiple expansion without earnings support, making rotation unlikely. These two will continue to lead.
005930.KS LONG
KOSPI targets 11,700 by year-end
Based on Meritz's estimate of 2027 KOSPI net profit at 1,000 trillion won, ROE of 24%, COE assumptions (8% ERP, 4.5% risk-free rate), the target PBR is 2.2x, implying a year-end 2026 KOSPI target of 11,500 and year-end 2025 target of 11,700. The index is supported by earnings growth even without multiple expansion.
EWY LONG
Samsung and SK hynix are undervalued
SK hynix derives ~30% of revenue from HBM, with 30-40% under LTA contracts with big tech. NVIDIA's upcoming 2025 HBM supply contract is expected to accept 70%+ price increases, forcing other customers to pay even more. This could push 2027 operating profit above 50 trillion won, well above consensus, due to broad price hikes across HBM generations.
000660.KS LONG
Low PBR; governance reform catalyst
Hyundai Steel has a PBR of ~0.28x. The new anti-stock-suppression law (effective July) creates incentive for controlling shareholders to raise stock prices to avoid low valuation for inheritance tax. In Hyundai Motor Group's governance structure, Chairman Chung Eui-sun can use Hyundai Steel's holdings of Hyundai Mobis shares to restructure and boost Hyundai Steel's price.
004020.KS LONG
HIGH
10:11
Jun 06
Jun 06
SOXX
ORCL
LITE
004170.KS 1ST
105560.KS 1ST
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HIGH
Buy SOXX on weakness, AI intact.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOXX) has corrected ~10% and its forward P/E is now ~24.8x, close to the 1-year average. AI infrastructure spending from hyperscalers (Google, Meta, Oracle, etc.) remains strong. The Fear & Greed Index has entered 'Fear' territory, historically a favorable entry point. Therefore, buying SOXX on weakness is a good opportunity.
SOXX LONG
Oracle earnings catalyst, cloud growth.
Oracle has upcoming earnings (next Thursday). Cloud revenue is expected to remain strong given the overall trend of big-tech cloud growth. RPO and revenue conversion metrics should be positive, making Oracle a favorable hold into earnings.
ORCL LONG
AI optical interconnect beneficiary.
Lumentum is a play on AI data-center optical interconnect technology. As data center speeds transition to 800G and 1.6T, optical components become critical. Lumentum is positioned to benefit from this connectivity upgrade cycle.
LITE LONG
Department store recovery, foreign tourism.
Shinsegae benefits from a recovery in domestic luxury consumption, a surge in foreign tourist spending (especially Chinese), and strong shareholder returns (aggressive buybacks). Detailed analysis shows earnings growth, healthy cash flow, and strategic inventory buildup. The stock is a core holding with strong momentum.
004170.KS LONG
Defensive bank, stable earnings.
kb Financial is a traditional bank stock that has been resilient during the tech correction. It offers stable earnings, low valuation, and serves as a defensive holding in a volatile market where sector rotation favors value.
105560.KS LONG
Low PBR, catch-up potential.
Hyundai Department Store trades at a low PBR of 0.69x versus Shinsegae’s 1.24x, offering catch-up potential. It also benefits from the same department-store recovery theme (foreign tourists, luxury demand) and is supported by strong technical momentum (break above longer-term moving averages).
069960.KS LONG
HIGH
00:00
Jun 06
Jun 06
005930.KS FLIP
000660.KS FLIP
039490.KS
EWY
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HIGH
LONG memory stocks on earnings momentum.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are the core holdings because their earnings momentum is extremely strong due to the HBM and AI memory cycle. Operating profit is still accelerating, analyst estimates continue to rise, and the companies dominate the market cap so any rotation out of them will fuel a value rotation later. The speaker expects another strong earnings beat in July which will drive further upside. The stocks have historically led the bull market and should be bought on any weakness.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
Kiwoom signals correction in months.
Kiwoom Securities is a key market-timing indicator. Its monthly chart is showing bearish signals (sell signal last year, then a bounce, but now three months of underperformance). If Kiwoom continues to trade sideways for another 3 months through September, it would confirm that a 10–15% correction is likely in 6–9 months. Conversely, a strong rally in Kiwoom would indicate the market is not ready to correct. The thesis is to watch Kiwoom as a leading signal for the broad KOSPI correction timing.
039490.KS WATCH
KOSPI heading to 9,154.
The KOSPI bull market is intact despite foreign selling of 140 trillion won. The index has been making new highs after shallow one-month corrections, and the speaker expects a similar pattern in June: a shallow pullback (less than 10% like in March) then a rally toward 9,154 (+8% from current). The driver is strong earnings from Samsung/Hynix and a resilient US market. The key risk is elevated bond yields but not enough to derail the trend.
EWY LONG
HIGH
08:04
Jun 05
Jun 05
035420.KS
EWY
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MED
NAVER's NVIDIA partnership makes rally meaningful.
NAVER's recent stock rally is more sustainable than previous spikes because it is backed by a concrete partnership with NVIDIA, unlike earlier speculative moves. The stock is forming a cup-and-handle technical pattern and could continue to rise. Park is watching for a buy point.
035420.KS WATCH
KOSPI 5,000 achievable due to undervaluation.
The KOSPI index can reach 5,000 because it was severely undervalued and corporate earnings are growing. The government's market-friendly policies and strong export performance support further upside.
EWY LONG
MED
00:22
Jun 05
Jun 05
003230.KS 1ST
Gree Electric Appliances
MSTR FLIP
SOXX
HOOD 1ST
▾
HIGH
Samyang Foods cheap defensive grower.
Samyang Foods (삼양식품) has strong brand power, stable earnings growth (CAGR ~18%), expanding margins, and a low forward P/E of 13-14x, making it attractive as a long-term defensive holding with room for multiple expansion to 16-18x.
003230.KS LONG
Gree Electric yields 15%+ for foreigners.
Gree Electric Appliances offers a high total expected return of over 15% annually for foreign investors, driven by ~3% earnings growth, ~12% shareholder yield (dividend + buyback), and CNY appreciation potential of 2-3%.
Gree Electric Appliances LONG
MSTR deleveraging positive for holders.
Strategy (MSTR) is shifting from ATM equity issuance to buying back convertible debt, which reduces share dilution and benefits MSTR shareholders relative to holding Bitcoin directly; this explains why MSTR is falling less than BTC year-to-date.
MSTR LONG
Buy SOXX at 25x P/E.
The PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOXX) has a forward P/E of 27.6x near historical highs; a pullback to the 25x P/E level (~10% decline) would offer an attractive entry point, with the mid-band of the 22-29x range providing support.
SOXX LONG
PDT rule change lifts Robinhood.
The replacement of the PDT rule with broker-level real-time risk monitoring will increase retail trading access, directly benefiting Robinhood's trading volume and revenue.
HOOD LONG
Buy Ciena/Broadcom on 20-30% dip.
Ciena and Broadcom have strong demand driven by AI networking, and any 20-30% pullback from peak is a buying opportunity as the secular AI capex cycle is intact.
CIEN LONG
AVGO LONG
Hyundai Dept Store benefits from tourism.
Hyundai Department Store is undervalued at PBR 0.5x vs 1.1x peak in 2015, while inbound tourism (especially Chinese) is recovering fast, boosting foreign sales growth from 22% YoY in Q1 to ~70% in May; the valuation discount should narrow.
069960.KS LONG
Bitcoin bottom not yet reached.
Bitcoin's Fear & Greed Index is at 11, still above extreme fear levels seen at prior bottoms (5-7), suggesting further downside before a sustainable low forms.
BTC AVOID
HIGH
07:47
Jun 04
Jun 04
005930.KS FLIP
000660.KS FLIP
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HIGH
Reduce Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
The Korean stock market is overheated based on RSI and valuation. Park Se-ik's firm is actively reducing positions in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, converting to 30% cash, and advising clients that returns may be flat until October. They are managing risk by selling into strength and not adding new equity exposure.
005930.KS AVOID
000660.KS AVOID
HIGH
00:32
Jun 04
Jun 04
MRVL 1ST
AVGO
HPE 1ST
META 1ST
BTC 1ST
▾
HIGH
Marvell is the next trillion-dollar AI play.
Marvell (MRVL) surged 33% after Jensen Huang called it the next trillion-dollar stock and revealed NVIDIA's $1B investment; the endorsement confirms Marvell's leadership in AI networking and custom silicon, with strong secular demand from AI infrastructure buildout.
MRVL LONG
Buy Broadcom on valuation pullback to 25x.
Broadcom (AVGO) fell 12% after AI semi revenue guidance slightly missed elevated expectations and concerns about customer diversification (Marvell, Chinese firms), but the core AI semi business is still growing ~200% YoY; if the multiple compresses to ~25x P/E, it becomes a compelling valuation trade given strong secular demand.
AVGO LONG
AI server demand extends to enterprise networking.
HP Enterprise (HPE) surged 20% after reporting strong quarterly results and guidance that beat expectations, confirming that AI server demand is spilling from hyperscalers to broader enterprise networking and storage, validating the AI infrastructure investment cycle.
HPE LONG
Meta's AI investments are paying off.
Meta (META) rose 4.2% after Jensen Huang praised its AI deployment; the reinterpretation of AI Capex as a productive investment driving ad revenue and recommendation algorithm improvements, rather than a cost, triggered buying.
META LONG
Bitcoin likely to fall to $40-50k.
Bitcoin (BTC) has broken key technical supports, with sustained ETF outflows (4 weeks consecutive), Strategy selling, and historical patterns suggesting a 30-40% correction to $40-50k; sentiment is extremely fearful and liquidity is shifting to AI-related assets, leaving Bitcoin vulnerable.
BTC SHORT
NEAR Protocol benefits from AI crypto rotation.
NEAR Protocol (NEAR), an AI agent infrastructure crypto project, is showing relative strength and price appreciation even as Bitcoin declines, reflecting a rotation within crypto toward AI-related use cases and infrastructure.
NEAR LONG
Memory semiconductors are deeply undervalued buys.
Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) and SK Hynix (000660.KS) are undervalued given the structural growth in memory semiconductors driven by HBM and AI demand, supply discipline, and strong price increases; current low PER (7-8x) does not reflect the multi-year earnings power and free cash flow generation, making them attractive buys.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
HIGH
08:00
Jun 03
Jun 03
SNDK 1ST
MU 1ST
CIEN 1ST
SOXX 1ST
LRCX 1ST
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HIGH
Memory exposure with strong momentum.
SanDisk is held at 10% of portfolio as an added memory exposure, benefiting from the same strong memory demand cycle that drives Micron.
SNDK LONG
Memory sector earnings surging, own 20%.
Micron Technology is a core memory holding (20% of portfolio) because the memory segment has a stronger impact within semiconductors, with earnings growth forecast at 455% this year and the stock up 163% year-to-date.
MU LONG
Data demand boosts networking specialists.
Lumentum and Ciena are niche holdings that specialize in data-solution networking equipment, benefiting from the need to move large amounts of data quickly as AI drives data center expansion.
CIEN LONG
LITE LONG
Semiconductor index has strong earnings momentum.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (tracked by SOXX) is the best benchmark for the current market because it contains 30 global leaders across the semiconductor value chain (CPU, GPU, memory, networking, equipment) and its earnings estimates are rising sharply. He holds 30% of his portfolio in SOXX.
SOXX LONG
CapEx cycle supports equipment leaders.
Lam Research, Applied Materials, and ASML are global leaders in semiconductor equipment that benefit from sustained capital expenditure by chipmakers. He holds them for steady earnings momentum as CapEx cycles continue.
LRCX LONG
ASML LONG
AMAT LONG
M7 underperforming, avoid as basket.
The M7 basket (Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Tesla) is underperforming the broad market this year, with only 5.9% return vs SOXX up 72%. High capital expenditure needs reduce shareholder returns, making the group unattractive as a whole.
M7 stocks AVOID
HIGH
11:05
Jun 02
Jun 02
BTC
352820.KS 1ST
▾
HIGH
Buy Bitcoin around Halloween 2026.
Park Se-ik recommends a 'Halloween strategy' for Bitcoin, waiting until late October to enter. He bases this on historical midterm election cycles where Bitcoin typically falls earlier and then rebounds. Whales sold in late 2025, and the bottom may come one to two months early in 2026, but it is safer to wait until September or October before buying.
BTC LONG
Buy HYBE on 40-50% dips.
HYBE (352820.KS) retains strong competitive advantages through BTS's continued influence and proven ability to launch new successful idol groups like NewJeans. If the stock falls 40-50% from its highs, it becomes price-attractive. Investors with patience and a target return can buy at such drawdowns.
352820.KS LONG
HIGH
00:34
Jun 02
Jun 02
SOXX
011070.KS 1ST
MSTR FLIP
009150.KS
HPE 1ST
▾
HIGH
Semiconductor index to keep rising
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) will continue to rise driven by strong AI infrastructure demand, as evidenced by NVIDIA's AI PC announcement, HP's earnings beat, and sustained demand for AI chips and memory. The index remains in an uptrend and any dips will be bought, making it a core holding.
SOXX LONG
LG Innotek substrate upside
LG Innotek (011070.KS) will benefit from the same AI substrate shortage as Samsung Electro-Mechanics, with potential for ASP increases of 50-150% in substrates. Despite lower margins, the earnings leverage is substantial, and the stock has significant upside if past cycle patterns repeat.
011070.KS LONG
Avoid MSTR and Coinbase
MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) should be avoided as Bitcoin continues to weaken, with Strategy selling Bitcoin and preferred dividend pressure mounting. Technical breakdown below $73,000 support and further selling by large holders signal downside risk for crypto-exposed equities.
MSTR AVOID
COIN AVOID
Samsung Electro-Mechanics strong upside
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (009150.KS) is a key beneficiary of AI-driven shortages in MLCC and substrates. Capacity utilization is high, ASP is rising sharply (potentially 20%+ annually), and earnings could exceed current estimates significantly, leading to a massive re-rating similar to past cycles.
009150.KS LONG
HPE earnings beat, stock to rise
HP Enterprise (HPE) reported strong earnings and guidance, with revenue up 40% YoY and operating income up 132%. Management confirmed demand is strong across AI data centers, networking, and storage, and that growth is constrained by supply, not demand. Earnings revisions will drive the stock higher.
HPE LONG
HIGH
06:53
Jun 01
Jun 01
KOSPI
005930.KS
Inverse/leveraged ETFs on Korean semiconductor stocks
000660.KS
▾
HIGH
Semiconductor sector attractive; low P/E supports upside.
The semiconductor sector, especially memory stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, remains attractive because despite price surges, forward P/E ratios are still low (6-10x) relative to earnings growth, indicating further upside potential. The sector's earnings growth justifies its high market weight.
KOSPI LONG
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
Avoid inverse/leveraged semiconductor ETFs; high risk.
Investors should avoid holding inverse or leveraged inverse ETFs that bet on declines of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, as they are high-risk, cause mental stress, and can lead to large losses even in a bull market.
Inverse/leveraged ETFs on Korean semiconductor stocks AVOID
HIGH
22:16
May 31
May 31
000660.KS
051910.KS
BTC 1ST
009150.KS
▾
HIGH
SK hynix at early marathon stage.
SK hynix is in the early stage of a structural growth cycle driven by AI demand. The KB analyst report projects memory supply shortage through 2028, HBM prices doubling by 2027, and dramatic EPS upside. Current 7x forward P/E is cheap versus Micron's 10x, and the race has just begun.
000660.KS LONG
LG Energy Solution benefiting from ESS and 4680.
LG Energy Solution has multiple catalysts: European EV demand recovery boosting Poland utilization, AMPC support, 4680 cylindrical cell leadership, ESS growth with LFP wins, and further order momentum expected in H2. The report forecasts 2Q26 OP turnaround and 26% YoY profit growth in 2026.
051910.KS LONG
Bitcoin sentiment negative, avoid.
Bitcoin sentiment remains very negative: ETF outflows of $1B+ last week, fear index at 28, MicroStrategy selling risk, and Korean retail volume collapsing. The 5-week moving average is resistance, and institutional selling pressure continues. Avoid BTC.
BTC AVOID
Samsung Electro-Mechanics re-rating on peer multiples.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics should be revalued upwards by comparing it to Japanese MLCC peers Murata (54x P/E) and TDK (96x P/E). As global MLCC leader with AI/auto exposure, its valuation could expand significantly if Japanese multiples sustain, implying 190 trillion won upside.
009150.KS LONG
HIGH
08:00
May 31
May 31
SOXX
MU
SPY
▾
HIGH
AI CapEx drives semi outperformance.
AI infrastructure and semiconductor stocks are benefiting from massive CapEx expansion by big tech, with memory's share of CapEx rising from under 30% to 50% in 2026 and 65% in 2027, creating bottlenecks and ensuring top-line growth and margin improvement. The trend is expected to continue, favoring the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index.
SOXX LONG
Micron revalued via PER shift.
UBS raised Micron Technology's target price threefold by switching valuation methodology from PBR to PER after a strong earnings surprise, implying significant revaluation potential and continued upside.
MU LONG
Buy S&P 500 on earnings momentum.
S&P 500 earnings momentum is strong and the price has not fully caught up, making it an attractive buy. Forward P/E at 21x is not stretched given the earnings upgrade cycle.
SPY LONG
HIGH
07:58
May 30
May 30
005930.KS
LG Innotek
ORCL 1ST
SNOW 1ST
LG CNS
▾
HIGH
Memory market structurally expanding, benefitting Hynix and Samsung.
AI memory demand is structural due to agentic AI inference requiring massive memory; TrendForce projects the global memory market to grow to $1.29 trillion by 2027, implying huge profit potential for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The market is experiencing a structural shift, not a cyclical upturn.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
LG Innotek AI substrate contracts secure earnings growth.
LG Innotek's FCBGA substrate business is directly aligned with the AI cycle, with long-term supply contracts including prepayments and penalties from global big-tech customers. The company is investing heavily (CapEx > 2x depreciation), and forward P/E compresses from 24.5x to 17.3x as earnings grow. Cash flow is strong, and valuation re-rating is underway.
LG Innotek LONG
Oracle undervalued, recovering on Microsoft partnership.
Oracle has been beaten down 50% from highs but is now recovering. A partnership with Microsoft and a strong IT spending backdrop support a gradual rise. The stock could grind higher toward previous highs.
ORCL LONG
Snowflake AI data usage driving strong growth.
Snowflake's product revenue grew 34% YoY, large customers increased 29%, and remaining performance obligations rose 38% to $9.21B. The company is finally monetizing AI through data consumption, and its partnership with AWS and acquisition of Natoma position it as an AI data platform. The SaaS apocalypse narrative is reversing.
SNOW LONG
LG CNS Korean AI software play with Hwang catalyst.
LG CNS is one of the few Korean AI software plays, buoyed by the upcoming Jensen Hwang visit and the chicken momentum trade. The stock has an open upside with no heavy overhead supply, unlike Naver. It stands to benefit from the shift toward AI software and services in Korea.
LG CNS LONG
Dell AI server demand very strong, backlog supports growth.
Dell's Q1 FY27 revenue surged 88% YoY, AI server revenue alone hit $16.1B, backlog of $51.3B ensures near-term visibility. The company raised full-year guidance significantly, confirming that AI server demand is real and rapidly expanding. Dell is now a core AI infrastructure supplier.
DELL LONG
Samsung Electro-Mechanics silicon capacitor demand huge.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is at the center of Intel's EMIB advanced packaging ecosystem, supplying silicon capacitors for Intel, SpaceX, and Tesla. This adds ~3,500 billion won in revenue with high margins. Combined with its core FCBGA substrate business benefiting from AI demand, 2027 operating profit could reach 1.85 trillion won, implying a target price of 3.47-4.65 million won.
009150.KS LONG
SAMT memory distributor gains from price surge.
SAMT, a memory distributor, benefits from rising DRAM prices and tight supply confirmed by Dell's memory shortage comment. The company has inventory gains and has secured additional funding from its parent to buy more inventory. The TrendForce data showing DRAM ASP up over 300% in 2026 supports further upside.
SAMT LONG
HIGH
00:00
May 30
May 30
012330.KS 1ST
005930.KS
018260.KS
▾
MED
Avoid Hyundai Mobis on declining margin
Hyundai Mobis is rising on a governance narrative (merger with Boston Dynamics, becoming a holding company), but its operating margin has been declining steadily. The same story played out in 2021 and the stock subsequently fell. Without margin improvement, the stock is overvalued and should be avoided.
012330.KS AVOID
Trade Samsung Elec with RSI 70 rule
For Samsung Electronics, use an RSI-based trading rule: if RSI (70 level) breaks downward, sell immediately; if the stock recovers and RSI rises again, chase the uptrend. This approach helps manage risk in a volatile market while staying aligned with the stock's strong earnings-driven momentum.
005930.KS LONG
Avoid Samsung SDS on low margin narrative
Samsung SDS has risen recently but its operating margin is only 6.87% and has been declining; without an explosive improvement in operating profit margin, the stock is moving on narrative (AI/cloud story) rather than fundamentals. Given the low margin and high valuation (PBR ~1.5x), it is unattractive and should be avoided.
018260.KS AVOID
MED
10:21
May 29
May 29
Samsung Epis Holdings
005930.KS
▾
HIGH
Samsung Epis Holdings very attractive at 12T
Samsung Epis Holdings at a market cap of 12 trillion won is very attractive, having previously traded at 8.7 trillion won. The company has growth potential as a biotech holding, making it a value play.
Samsung Epis Holdings LONG
Samsung undervalued; split would unlock value
Samsung Electronics could see significant upside if its foundry business revives through orders from Anthropic and Tesla, and a potential business split would unlock value, making its combined market cap larger than SK hynix. Current valuation appears cheap on a sum-of-parts basis.
005930.KS LONG
HIGH
03:58
May 29
May 29
032640.KS
018260.KS
▾
MED
Korean SI companies are captive and limited.
LG CNS and Samsung SDS are captive IT service companies whose revenue and profit growth are limited by their dependence on parent group spending. Unlike Palantir, they lack global scalability and are not positioned to become high-growth AI platforms. Their business is domestic, cyclical with group profits, and their market caps are constrained. Therefore, they are unattractive for long-term growth investors.
032640.KS AVOID
018260.KS AVOID
MED
22:18
May 28
May 28
DELL 1ST
000660.KS
005930.KS
MU 1ST
SMH
▾
HIGH
Dell benefits from surging AI server demand.
Dell Technologies reported a massive earnings beat with revenue and guidance far above consensus, driven by AI server demand. The company noted that memory is the biggest supply constraint, confirming strong demand for semiconductor components. Dell's AI factory customers exceeded 5,000, and the company expects at least 2-3 more quarters of strong momentum.
DELL LONG
Memory is the key AI bottleneck.
Memory semiconductors (DRAM, NAND) are the biggest bottleneck in the AI infrastructure buildout. Dell's CEO confirmed supply constraints for memory, and demand continues to outstrip supply. This creates pricing power and volume growth for memory manufacturers like SK hynix, Samsung Electronics, and Micron.
000660.KS LONG
005930.KS LONG
MU LONG
AI capex cycle is still early.
The AI infrastructure capex cycle is still in its early stages relative to historical technology revolutions. Based on Meritz research, AI-related capital spending as a share of GDP is projected to grow from 0.9% in 2024 to 2.5% by 2030, suggesting a multi-decade expansion. The current leadership concentration is typical of mid-cycle, not late-cycle.
SMH LONG
Samsung Electro-Mechanics benefits from silicon capacitors.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is experiencing a strong re-rating driven by silicon capacitor adoption for AI applications. The company's high-margin silicon capacitor orders are expanding, with potential for further earnings upgrades and margin improvement. The stock has room to run as it follows a similar trajectory to Hanmi Semiconductor's past breakout.
009150.KS LONG
Avoid Korean SI stocks as late-cycle plays.
Korean SI companies like LG CNS and Samsung SDS are late-cycle plays with limited growth potential. Their captive revenue from group affiliates constrains scalability, and their business models are not comparable to global software platforms like Palantir. The current rally in these stocks is likely a cyclical move that will fade as group earnings peak.
032640.KS AVOID
018260.KS AVOID
HIGH
05:06
May 28
May 28
005930.KS
000660.KS
▾
HIGH
Semiconductor giants still cheap historically.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are undervalued relative to historical forward P/E multiples. Current 12-month forward P/E of 6.29x and 6.08x respectively are well below long-term averages of ~12x and ~10x. AI infrastructure investment is structurally sustained by a prisoner's dilemma among Big Tech, supporting further earnings upgrades. The stocks remain cheap despite recent record highs.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
HIGH
00:43
May 28
May 28
1810.HK 1ST
APP 1ST
PLTR 1ST
SNOW 1ST
214450.KQ
▾
HIGH
Xiaomi undervalued, memory catalyst needed.
Xiaomi is attractively valued with a weak near-term earnings outlook, but a decline in memory prices would be a key catalyst. The company's EV division remains a drag, but the core smartphone and IoT businesses are cheap. Current P/E is low, and the stock is worth monitoring for a rebound when memory prices inflect.
1810.HK LONG
AI ad engine, e-commerce expansion bullish.
AppLovin is surging on its AI-powered ad engine, which uses reinforcement learning to optimize ad matching. Expansion into e-commerce from mobile gaming in June is a key growth driver. Multiple bulge-bracket banks have raised targets, with Morgan Stanley's bull case implying 40%+ upside. The market is beginning to price in a long runway for ad revenue growth.
APP LONG
Earnings rise, P/E compressed, hold.
Palantir's earnings continue to grow stepwise, but the P/E has compressed from 200x to 77x, making it relatively attractive for long-term investors. The quality of management (CEO Alex Karp) and the company's position in AI-driven government/commercial contracts provide a margin of safety. For patient investors not chasing momentum, this is a 'resting horse' worth holding.
PLTR LONG
Strong earnings, AWS contract bullish.
Snowflake delivered a strong earnings beat and raised guidance, plus announced a $6B commitment to AWS's Graviton chip over five years. The large contract signals robust customer demand and confidence in future workloads. The stock had fallen 20% YTD, offering a favorable entry point. After-hours surge of 36% confirms the positive reception.
SNOW LONG
Profitable med-tech, cheap at 14x.
PharmaResearch is a high-margin medical device company with recurring consumables (replacement tips), unlike one-time equipment peers. Export ratio rising toward 45%, P/E of 14x is cheap given ~30% earnings growth. Competition fears are overblown; the Lizun brand has strong pricing power and brand recognition. A re-rating to 20x P/E is possible on a strong quarter.
214450.KQ LONG
HIGH
07:55
May 27
May 27
010060.KS 1ST
▾
HIGH
US solar reshoring benefits OCI Holdings.
OCI Holdings is a major beneficiary of US energy security policy that excludes Chinese polysilicon. The company is poised to supply SpaceX's solar power needs, has low-cost non-Chinese production, and is expected to see 36% CAGR order growth through 2028, justifying a re-rating similar to GE Vernova. Host explicitly endorses this as a reflection of US-China decoupling benefiting Korean solar materials.
010060.KS LONG
HIGH
00:40
May 27
May 27
MU
LENOVO 1ST
042660.KS 1ST
009540.KS
▾
HIGH
Micron re-rating via LTAs justifies holding.
Micron (MU) is undergoing a structural re-rating from a cyclical stock to a normal semiconductor stock due to long-term supply agreements (LTAs) with hyperscalers, which lock in volumes and partially fix prices, reducing earnings volatility. UBS raised its price target to $1,625 based on a 15x P/E on 2029 EPS of $117, discounted back. The speaker validates the LTA thesis from industry contacts and suggests holding until the power balance shifts, implying upside remains.
MU LONG
Lenovo undervalued with growth in infrastructure.
Lenovo is undervalued with a 12x P/E, 14% EPS growth, and a PEG of 1.2. Its infrastructure business (servers, AI) is growing strongly and shifting the business mix toward higher-margin segments, justifying a higher multiple than traditional PC assemblers.
LENOVO LONG
Hanwha Ocean short-term on submarine catalyst.
Hanwha Ocean (042660.KS) has a near-term catalyst from the Canadian submarine project (preferred negotiator). The stock is better for short-term momentum trading than HD HHI, given the specific project exposure and valuation catch-up.
042660.KS LONG
HD HHI long-term on data-center engines.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (009540.KS) benefits from growing demand for data-center gas engines (30%+ margins) and its unique ability to produce SMR reactor pressure vessels. Engine capacity expansion is easy, and contracts are already emerging. The stock is still attractively valued for long-term investment despite recent gains.
009540.KS LONG
HIGH
10:14
May 26
May 26
005930.KS
000660.KS
▾
HIGH
Samsung and SK Hynix undervalued AI plays.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are still undervalued compared to global semiconductor top 10 peers based on PER, PBR, and PFCF, despite strong earnings growth and high margins from the AI semiconductor supercycle. Their dividend expansion potential adds upside.
005930.KS LONG
000660.KS LONG
HIGH
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