SK Hynix, Entering the 'Trillion Dollar Club' in Market Cap...Samjeonnix Leverage, Pouring Oil on a Fire? | Author Jang Woojin [Double Check]

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 27, 2026 at 01:32  |  42:15  |  3PRO TV (삼프로TV)
Speakers
Jang Woo-jin — Writer

Summary

The video covers the Korean stock market's extreme concentration in semiconductors, driven by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, and the launch of single-stock leveraged ETFs. Guest author Jang Woo-jin advises buying the memory leaders and avoiding KOSDAQ, predicting the KOSPI will reach 9,000. The hosts discuss FOMO, liquidity flows, and the structural underpinnings of the rally.

  • Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rally strongly on AI memory demand and leveraged ETF inflows.
  • Single-stock leveraged ETFs for SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics launch, amplifying spot buying.
  • Samsung Electro-Mechanics surges on MLCC demand and high-growth valuation.
  • KOSDAQ underperforms sharply as capital concentrates into large-cap semiconductors.
  • Guest Jang Woo-jin advises selling non-semiconductor positions and focusing on memory leaders.
  • KOSPI is expected to rise to 9,000 and eventually 10,000.
  • Foreign buying remains moderate but futures signal continued institutional support.
  • The hosts warn against FOMO-driven chasing of leveraged ETFs at excessive premiums.
Trade Ideas
Long Samsung Electro-Mechanics (009150.KS)
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is seeing a strong re-rating due to MLCC demand from AI and high-performance computing. Analysts have raised price targets to 2.2 million won, citing 59x forward P/E and continued growth beyond next year. The stock's momentum is accelerating and it is a core beneficiary of the semiconductor supply chain tightening.
KOSPI index will reach 9,000
The KOSPI index is set to rise to 9,000 points and eventually 10,000, driven by the semiconductor rally, liquidity inflows, and leveraged ETF creation. The current 8,400 level is a waystation, not a destination. As long as memory leaders lead, the index should continue to outperform.
Avoid KOSDAQ entirely
The KOSDAQ market is being severely drained as capital concentrates into large-cap semiconductors. Most KOSDAQ stocks are falling even on days when the KOSPI rallies. Investors should avoid KOSDAQ and not try to pick secondary plays, as the divergence is extreme and likely to persist.
Watch SK Hynix leveraged ETF
The single-stock leveraged ETF for SK Hynix (e.g., KODEX SK Hynix Leverage) offers a way to gain leveraged exposure to the stock. While the initial premium is high due to excessive buying, the arbitrage mechanism will force spot purchases and drive the underlying higher through the close. Use with caution but benefit from the structural buying pressure.
Buy Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are the dominant beneficiaries of the AI memory cycle. They remain cheap on forward earnings compared to global peers, foreign buying is strong, and the launch of single-stock leveraged ETFs creates additional spot buying pressure. The rally is still in its early liquidity-driven phase, not yet at peak valuation. Investors should buy on dips and hold through volatility.
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This 3PRO TV (삼프로TV) video, published May 27, 2026, features Jang Woo-jin discussing 009150.KS, EWY, KOSDAQ, KODEX SK Hynix Leverage, 005930.KS, 000660.KS. 5 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.

Speakers: Jang Woo-jin  · Tickers: 009150.KS, EWY, KOSDAQ, KODEX SK Hynix Leverage, 005930.KS, 000660.KS