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The launch of single-stock 2x leveraged ETFs for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix on May 27 is expected to cause ETF providers to buy the underlying shares in advance, providing short-term upward momentum. Additionally, some investors may sell the underlying stocks to switch into the leveraged products, but the net effect could support prices until the launch date.
The launch of single-stock 2x leveraged ETFs for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix on May 27 is expected to cause ETF providers to buy the underlying shares in advance, providing short-term upward momentum. Additionally, some investors may sell the underlying stocks to switch into the leveraged products, but the net effect could support prices until the launch date.
KOSPI has fallen to an extreme valuation with a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.8x, even lower than the 6.3x trough during the 2008 financial crisis. The fundamentals of major Korean companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are intact, and the sell-off is driven by external noise and leveraged ETF unwinding, not fundamental damage. He believes the index will rebound to at least the 8,000 level, and that investors should hold on and even consider buying at this peak pessimism.
SK Telecom holds a stake in Anthropic, an AI leader, and also benefits from 5G SA, quantum cryptography, and dividend revival. It serves as a proxy for AI investment in Korea.
Samsung Electronics preferred shares offer significantly higher dividend yield than the common shares and are attractive for long-term investors as the discount narrows.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is benefiting from AI server MLCC demand growing over 30% annually. Meritz Securities, a top-tier analyst on the stock, has repeatedly raised its target price, now at 280,000 KRW. Buy on pullbacks, continuing to accumulate.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics preferred shares trade at an excessively wide discount to common (2.34x ratio vs typical 30-35% discount). With the common stock having surged rapidly, institutional investors may prefer the cheaper preferred shares. Additionally, if the preferred market cap exceeds 5 trillion won, passive ETF inclusion will create a self-reinforcing catalyst.
Semiconductor deficit supports Samsung and SK Hynix.
DRAM and NAND memory will remain in supply deficit through at least 2028, as shown by Goldman Sachs supply-demand analysis. This structural shortage gives pricing power to Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron, and is shifting the industry toward long-term supply agreements (LTAs) that stabilize earnings and reduce cyclicality. Therefore, semiconductor stocks, especially Samsung and SK Hynix, are positioned for a V-shaped recovery and sustained outperformance.
Hyundai Motor owns Boston Dynamics, benefits from physical AI and robotics theme, plus turnaround in auto business. It offers asymmetric upside from robotics value.
Doosan Robotics is a direct robotics play, boosted by Jensen Huang's visit to Doosan Group. It is a pure-play robotics company with significant upside from AI-driven automation.
Samsung C&T holds about 5% of Samsung Electronics shares, worth roughly 85 trillion won based on Samsung Electronics' market cap, yet the company's own market cap is under 70 trillion won — implying it trades below tangible book value. Additionally, its core business is turning around with SMR, hydrogen, and other energy themes. It serves as a safer proxy with downside protection.
SK Square holds a 20% stake in SK hynix, giving it direct leverage to SK hynix's performance. Its share price has risen more sharply than that of Samsung C&T because of this higher proportional holding. It is another proxy for investors who missed the direct run in SK hynix.
Baek In-jae has 13 trade ideas tracked on Buzzberg across 13 tickers since May 2026. Ranked #1129 on the Buzzberg Alpha leaderboard. Most covered: 000660.KS, 005930.KS, EWY.
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