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#108 Alpha Score 87.4

Lee Hyuk-jin

Reporter, The Bell
· tracked since Apr 2026
108
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Alpha Score 87.4
Calls
20
Win Rate
50.0%
Return
+9.5%
Calls 20 10 Posts tracked · 0.1/day
Calls
7d 3
30d 9
90d 20
Best Calls
034730.KS long +116.2%
402340.KS long +48.4%
000660.KS long +41.7%
Worst Calls
005380.KS long -26.0%
GOOG long -15.3%
AMZN long -14.9%
Most Mentioned
Recent Calls
MU long 6 days ago
KORE long 1 week ago
DFEN long 1 week ago
Win Rate 50% Long 19 Short 1
Win Rate
7d 59%
30d 55%
90d
Average Return +9.5% Long Return +9.6% Short Return +7.1%
Average Return
7d -0.4%
30d +12.2%
90d
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Long
May 18
$1886000.00
+41.7%
Buy SK hynix earnings momentum
SK hynix has already paid 10% performance bonuses without causing a significant valuation reset, showing the market can absorb such costs. AI-driven memory demand is structurally higher, and SK hynix is well positioned in the HBM market. Earnings momentum remains strong, making the stock attractive at current levels.
AI/Semi
Long
May 18
$287750.00
+18.0%
Buy Samsung Electronics at valuation bottom
Samsung Electronics is trading at a valuation of around 6x earnings, near the bottom of its historical band. Despite near-term risks from strikes and bonus costs, the earnings base is high enough that even under a conservative scenario the stock is not expensive. Public opinion is turning against the union as the stock price falls, which may pressure both sides to reach a resolution. The speaker expects a turning point this week.
AI/Semi
Long
Jun 22
$525000.00
-5.8%
Samsung holding companies benefit from limits.
Samsung C&T and Samsung Life act as forced substitutes for funds that hit single-stock concentration limits on Samsung Electronics; their underlying stake value grows with Samsung Electronics' rerating, making them a viable way to gain exposure.
Other
Long
May 12
$699000.00
+33.2%
LG Innotek component play is attractive
LG Innotek benefits from component demand in robotics, EVs, and data centers, and its PCB business is well-positioned. It is a focused play compared to the conglomerate LG Electronics, making it a more attractive long.
AI/Semi
Long
May 11
$1159000.00
+48.4%
Buy Korean holding companies for dividend catalysts.
Korean holding companies (SK Square, Samsung C&T, Samsung Life) are attractively valued with P/B around 4.5x and will benefit from massive dividend flows from subsidiaries, share buybacks, and restructuring catalysts driven by succession planning and shareholder activism. Hold them for income and rerating.
Other
Long
Jun 22
$1133.99
-0.0%
Micron's low PER makes beat impactful.
Micron Technology trades at a low early-10s PER, so its upcoming earnings beat will be received positively by the market, providing a near-term catalyst for the semiconductor sector.
AI/Semi
Short
Jun 22
$114.87
+7.1%
Oil set to fall on easing tensions.
Oil prices are likely to trend lower toward the $60–70 range as the Iran war risk premium subsides, truce talks progress, and demand concerns come to the fore, limiting any sustained upside beyond $80.
Energy
Long
Jun 15
$72.22
+3.8%
Japan equipment ETF benefits from global capex boom
Japan hosts many global semiconductor equipment leaders. The capex boom and Kioxia's surge highlight a highly favorable cycle. Investing in a Japanese semiconductor equipment ETF offers diversified exposure to this structural growth wave.
NatSec
Long
Jun 15
$170.66
+10.0%
Oil decline to trigger US healthcare ETF rebound
Oil price peaks historically marked the bottom for healthcare stocks; in 2022, IBB rebounded after oil topped. With oil now entering a structural decline, US healthcare ETFs like IBB are setting up for a new recovery cycle.
Healthcare
Long
Jun 15
$9.20
+1.8%
Construction machinery to rebound post-ceasefire
Korean construction machinery stocks were depressed due to war concerns. With a ceasefire now likely, reconstruction demand will emerge and the sector should rebound as geopolitical risk eases.
Healthcare
Long
Jun 08
$1038.68
-1.7%
Goldman Sachs profits from AI IPO fees.
Goldman Sachs is a direct beneficiary of the upcoming mega IPO wave (SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI) due its lead underwriting role, generating large fee income. The market is rewarding this revenue stream while other trading-focused brokers lag.
Fintech
Long
Jun 08
$64.12
+6.7%
Korean bank stocks benefit from rate hikes.
Korean bank stocks are a safe hedge against the expected rate hike cycle. With rising rates, financial sector profits benefit, and banks offer stability vs. securities stocks. He recommends allocating a portion of portfolios to bank stocks.
Fintech
Long
Jun 01
$2069000.00
-3.7%
Samsung Electro-Mechanics gains from substrate shortage
Samsung Electro-Mechanics benefits from FCBGA substrate demand that exceeds supply by 50%, with production capacity only coming online in the second half of next year. Valuation multiple expansion is possible given the structural shortage and low current FCBGA revenue share.
AI/Semi
Long
May 18
$421.92
-11.7%
Buy Microsoft on oil decline
If oil prices decline after June, following the pattern observed after the Russia-Ukraine war, financial conditions will ease significantly. Short-term rates below 4% would allow long-term rates to fall, re-rating sectors that have been compressed by high rates. The speaker expects US software stocks, which have fallen the most, to rebound strongly. Microsoft is cited as a prime example.
AI/Semi
Long
May 12
$649000.00
-26.0%
Hyundai Motor cheap with Boston Dynamics upside
Hyundai Motor Group is cheap relative to its intrinsic value, with hidden upside from its 11% stake in Boston Dynamics, which could IPO in 2027 and generate special dividends for inheritance tax needs. The group's low valuation and potential catalyst make it an attractive long.
Consumer
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Lee Hyuk-jin has 20 trade ideas tracked on Buzzberg across 20 tickers since April 2026. Win rate 50% across 20 evaluated calls, average return +9.5%. Ranked #108 on the Buzzberg Alpha leaderboard. Most covered: 000660.KS, 005930.KS, HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP.