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The AI infrastructure buildout by Big Tech will sustain semiconductor demand for at least 3-5 years, making the current upcycle structural rather than cyclical. South Korean memory leaders Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are direct beneficiaries due to their dominance in DRAM, NAND, and HBM for data centers. Investors should buy or hold these stocks rather than try to time the cycle.
The AI infrastructure buildout by Big Tech will sustain semiconductor demand for at least 3-5 years, making the current upcycle structural rather than cyclical. South Korean memory leaders Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are direct beneficiaries due to their dominance in DRAM, NAND, and HBM for data centers. Investors should buy or hold these stocks rather than try to time the cycle.
The KOSPI rally to 7,000 is justified by low valuations relative to global markets and strong earnings growth from AI-related sectors. The speed is fast but the direction is correct, and the March correction made the ascent healthier. Continued foreign inflows and structural demand for AI hardware support further upside.
The current bull market is defined by the 'era-defining spirit' of the AI Capex cycle, similar to the BRICs capex cycle of the 2000s. The key commodity is no longer iron ore, but semiconductor chips. As long as this overarching theme remains intact, which it does, any corrections are opportunities. The market leadership is consolidating into the core beneficiaries of this theme: Semiconductors, Power Equipment, and Robotics/Physical AI. These sectors should be the focus for investors.
The AI investment cycle is shifting from price-led growth to a volume expansion (Q cycle) where memory makers increase capacity. This will drive strong orders for semiconductor equipment and materials companies (소부장). Many of these names have fallen 50% from their May highs simply because they are listed on KOSDAQ and have been caught in the leverage ETF-driven selloff, despite solid earnings prospects. When big-cap semis stabilize, these stocks are poised for significant revaluation.
The AI revolution is the dominant market theme, and during the summer earnings phase, market leadership has compressed to sectors with real earnings growth. Semiconductors, power equipment, and robotics (physical AI) are the remaining leaders and are most likely to power the next leg of the bull market when the KOSDAQ index breaks above 900. Investors should focus on these sectors.
The AI revolution is the dominant market theme, and during the summer earnings phase, market leadership has compressed to sectors with real earnings growth. Semiconductors, power equipment, and robotics (physical AI) are the remaining leaders and are most likely to power the next leg of the bull market when the KOSDAQ index breaks above 900. Investors should focus on these sectors.
The current bull market is defined by the 'era-defining spirit' of the AI Capex cycle, similar to the BRICs capex cycle of the 2000s. The key commodity is no longer iron ore, but semiconductor chips. As long as this overarching theme remains intact, which it does, any corrections are opportunities. The market leadership is consolidating into the core beneficiaries of this theme: Semiconductors, Power Equipment, and Robotics/Physical AI. These sectors should be the focus for investors.
The current bull market is defined by the 'era-defining spirit' of the AI Capex cycle, similar to the BRICs capex cycle of the 2000s. The key commodity is no longer iron ore, but semiconductor chips. As long as this overarching theme remains intact, which it does, any corrections are opportunities. The market leadership is consolidating into the core beneficiaries of this theme: Semiconductors, Power Equipment, and Robotics/Physical AI. These sectors should be the focus for investors.
Broadcom's selloff after its guidance disappointment is overdone because the overall AI capex cycle is not slowing; the company remains a key player and the guidance miss was due to customer diversification by Nvidia, not a reduction in total AI investment. Therefore, this dip is a buying opportunity.
Lee Da-sol has 10 trade ideas tracked on Buzzberg across 10 tickers since May 2026. Ranked #972 on the Buzzberg Alpha leaderboard. Most covered: EWY, 000660.KS, 005930.KS.
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