#914 Alpha Score 16.7

Choi Ho

Vice President
· tracked since May 2026
914
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Alpha Score 16.7
Calls
60
Win Rate
50.0%
return
-2.3%
Calls 60 60 Posts tracked · 0.7/day
Calls
7d 6
30d 27
90d 56
Best Calls
AMAT Long +23.6%
MSFT Long +22.6%
PLTR Long +22.5%
Worst Calls
009150.KS Long -40.0%
028260.KS Long -32.2%
036930.KQ Long -24.8%
Most Mentioned
SMH ×21
005930.KS ×13
000660.KS ×13
Recent Calls
271560.KS Long 14 hours ago
AIQ Long 1 day ago
ON Long 1 day ago
Win Rate 50% Long 59 Short 1
Win Rate
7d 50%
30d 60%
90d 25%
Average Return -2.3% Long Return -2.3% Short Return -3.7%
Average Return
7d -0.9%
30d +4.1%
90d +1.8%
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Long
May 12
$533.31
+0.8%
Bullish on Philadelphia Semiconductor Index
AI capex is being revised up sharply across 2026-2028, confirming that the semiconductor and AI infrastructure investment theme remains valid. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) has been the strongest performer in April (+38.4%) and year-to-date (+49.6%), and the speaker explicitly states that even just investing in the semiconductor index alone would avoid being left behind in this bull market. The direction of AI capex, driven by Big Tech, supports continued leadership for semiconductor stocks.
Thematic ETFs
Long
May 06
$268250.00
-7.4%
Samsung preferred over SK Hynix.
Memory semiconductors (Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix) are undervalued relative to their structural earnings power due to AI-driven demand transformation. Low P/E ratios are not a value trap but reflect a re-rating opportunity that should continue.
AI Memory
Long
May 06
$1585000.00
+5.4%
Superior growth metrics, lower valuation.
SK Hynix boasts a rule-of-40 score of ~270%, far above Palantir's 145%, yet trades at a single-digit P/E. This combination of superior growth-efficiency and low valuation makes it a compelling beneficiary of AI memory demand, especially HBM.
AI Memory
Long
May 28
$933.90
-4.3%
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.
AI Memory
Long
May 21
$303.88
+4.4%
Long ASML, Lam, Applied Materials
Global semiconductor equipment stocks like ASML, Lam Research, and Applied Materials are at new highs and are supported by strong secular demand from AI and China capex. Their high margins and steady growth make them attractive for long-term investment. The risk/reward is favorable despite recent gains.
Foundry Equipment
Long
May 14
$442.02
+23.6%
AMAT earnings acceleration, strong guidance.
Applied Materials reported a strong earnings beat and guidance well above consensus, with next-quarter revenue growth guided to 22.6% and EPS growth to 35.5% YoY. Operating leverage is improving as semiconductor equipment demand accelerates in H2. The company holds leadership in advanced logic, DRAM, and advanced packaging, underpinned by long-term AI infrastructure buildout.
Foundry Equipment
Long
May 14
$747.66
+3.3%
S&P 500 to reach 8300.
Morgan Stanley's S&P 500 target of 8300 is based on forward EPS of $404 and a P/E of 20.5x. The bull market is driven by strong earnings momentum from AI capex and operational leverage, not multiple expansion. Earnings revisions have accelerated, with 2025 EPS growth expected above 20%. The speaker endorses this relatively conservative but constructive view.
Equity Indexes
Long
May 21
$1594.05
+7.1%
Long ASML, Lam, Applied Materials
Global semiconductor equipment stocks like ASML, Lam Research, and Applied Materials are at new highs and are supported by strong secular demand from AI and China capex. Their high margins and steady growth make them attractive for long-term investment. The risk/reward is favorable despite recent gains.
Foundry Equipment
Long
Jun 09
$106.07
-7.8%
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.
Foundry Equipment
Long
Jul 27
$130.91
+22.5%
Palantir benefits from semiconductor rotation.
Palantir scores around 70 on the Rule of 40, showing strong fundamental balance between growth and profitability. When semiconductor momentum slows, money rotates into software, and Palantir is the best-in-class beneficiary, already rising 7% on a day when chips sold off heavily.
AI Software
Long
Jun 18
$2206000.00
-40.0%
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.
AI Hardware
Long
Jun 05
$1164000.00
+4.7%
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.
Packaged Foods
Long
Jul 27
$333.02
-6.7%
Apple defensive amid AI capex concerns.
Apple is the only major technology company not committing massive capex to AI data centers, making it a defensive holding during the current AI infrastructure ROI debate. With upcoming earnings, services margin expansion, and foldable iPhone expectations, Apple offers relative safety and possible upside. The stock rose 3.5% on Friday while other big tech fell, confirming its defensive strength.
AI Hardware
Long
Jul 23
$221500.00
-11.1%
LS Electric rides US data center boom.
LS Electric is experiencing explosive earnings growth (75% profit growth this year, ~45% next year) driven by US data center power distribution orders (switchgear). It has won major orders from SpaceX, XAI, Tesla, and other hyperscalers. Despite a high P/E of 54x, the earnings momentum is so strong that the premium is justified. The company has room for margin expansion as the mix shifts toward higher-margin power equipment, and the recent pullback offers an attractive entry point.
Grid Equipment
Long
Jul 22
$207.29
+4.4%
Government AI race supports NVIDIA and semis.
US Treasury Secretary's statement about US aiming to control 80% of global AI compute signals national-level competition, which backs massive investments in AI infrastructure and directly benefits NVIDIA and AI semiconductor companies.
AI Compute
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Choi Ho has 60 trade ideas tracked on Buzzberg across 60 tickers since May 2026. Win rate 50% across 60 evaluated calls, average return -2.3%. Ranked #914 on the Buzzberg Alpha leaderboard. Most covered: SMH, 005930.KS, 000660.KS.