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Shin argues bond yields have been driven by heavy issuance and supply-demand strain, but at current levels US Treasury officials will likely intervene verbally or via policy. He says trying to buy bonds around current elevated yields is not bad, though he would monitor policy reaction rather than chase aggressively.
Memory semiconductors are the core KOSPI driver. Earnings estimates for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have been revised upward by about 5% since end of June, and the upward revision trend is solidifying. Despite macro volatility, the upward profit trajectory remains intact, and memory chips should be held as a core portfolio anchor for long-term upside.
Memory semiconductors are the core KOSPI driver. Earnings estimates for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have been revised upward by about 5% since end of June, and the upward revision trend is solidifying. Despite macro volatility, the upward profit trajectory remains intact, and memory chips should be held as a core portfolio anchor for long-term upside.
US big tech stocks remain a core holding within the 60% equity allocation. Earnings have broadly confirmed profitability, but the market is now shifting focus beyond the income statement to cash flow and capex efficiency. Therefore, while no aggressive new buying is suggested, existing positions should be held until the trend turns, as these companies continue to provide long-term growth exposure.
Korean power infrastructure stocks are direct beneficiaries of massive AI-driven data center buildouts. Strong order books and improving earnings visibility support a re-rating. As memory semiconductor firms spend heavily on capex, power equipment demand will accelerate.
Overweight Korea, hold global, hedge with dollar/gold.
Overweight domestic equities (Korea) is the right macro stance given strong earnings from semiconductors and AI-related industries. Global equities should be held, while bonds and energy should be reduced. Maintain dollar and gold as hedges against volatility. The domestic market has further upside driven by semiconductor leadership and MSCI watchlist inclusion.
Overweight Korea, hold global, hedge with dollar/gold.
Overweight domestic equities (Korea) is the right macro stance given strong earnings from semiconductors and AI-related industries. Global equities should be held, while bonds and energy should be reduced. Maintain dollar and gold as hedges against volatility. The domestic market has further upside driven by semiconductor leadership and MSCI watchlist inclusion.
Shin Wol has 7 trade ideas tracked on Buzzberg across 7 tickers since June 2026. Ranked #988 on the Buzzberg Alpha leaderboard. Most covered: MSFT, GOLD, TLT.
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