Has Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's Extreme Volatility Ended? Oversold Stocks Set to Rise on Next Week's Sector Rotation

Fearful Leverage, Margin Call Liquidation… Has Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's Crazy Volatility Ended? / Next Week's Oversold Stock to Rise by Sector Rotation is 'This' | Director Lee Ju-yeon
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 01, 2026 at 03:00  |  25:31  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Lee Ju-hyeon — Director, Xangle

Summary

Director Lee Ju-yeon analyzes the recent extreme volatility in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, attributing it to a leveraged hedge fund blow-up and margin calls rather than fundamental deterioration. She highlights positive signals such as insider buying, a bullish Nomura report, and strong foreign ETF inflows. Her strategy recommends trading the semiconductor and power equipment sectors for the initial rebound, then rotating into oversold large-cap stocks with strong free cash flow.

  • Explains recent Korean chip stock crash as a supply-driven event from a leveraged AI hedge fund (Leopold) implosion and margin calls, not fundamentals.
  • Notes massive insider buying by SK hynix chairman and Samsung Electronics CEO, signaling a price bottom.
  • Shares Nomura's extremely bullish Samsung target of 670,000 won (200%+ upside) based on memory supply shortages and shareholder returns.
  • Observes large foreign net buying into the EWY Korea ETF, improving sentiment.
  • Argues historical precedent shows the previous leaders—semiconductors, semiconductor equipment/materials, and power equipment—will lead the rebound.
  • Identifies LS Electric, Hyosung Heavy Industries, and sector peers as top rebound plays.
  • Expects after an initial rise to KOSPI 7,400, rotation will lift oversold stocks with strong free cash flow like Hyundai Mobis, Naver, and Doosan Enerbility.
Ideas
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 1:05
Foreign inflows into EWY a positive sign
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) recorded over 5 billion won in net buying today, signaling strong foreign inflows into Korean equities and a positive shift in sentiment.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 14:05
Insider buying signals cheap bottom levels
SK hynix Chairman purchased 4.8 billion won of SK hynix shares and Samsung Electronics CEO bought 700 million won, signaling management confidence that share prices have fallen to sufficiently cheap levels and providing a clear market bottom signal.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 14:05
Insider buying signals cheap bottom levels
Nomura maintains a target price of 670,000 won on Samsung Electronics, implying over 200% upside. The report argues market fears are overblown, citing persistent memory supply shortages, strong LTA contracts exceeding expectations, and an 18% shareholder return yield by 2027, making the stock deeply undervalued.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 20:44
Semis, equipment, power gear lead rebound
Historical rebounds after sharp drops are led by the previous leading sectors. This time, the clear leaders are semiconductors, semiconductor equipment/materials, and power equipment, which all surged over 20% today. For short-term gains on the rebound toward KOSPI 7,400, investors should focus on these sectors.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 23:43
Oversold cash-flow stocks to rotate up
After the initial semiconductor-led rebound reaches around KOSPI 7,400, sector rotation is expected into oversold KOSPI stocks with strong free cash flow growth, low PER, and improving profitability. A quant screen identified Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Motor, Doosan Enerbility, Naver, Samsung SDI, LG Electronics, Hana Ocean, LS Electric, HD Hyundai Electric, Isu Petasys, Hana Solution, Daeduck Electronics, Hana Engine, DB Tech, and Iljin Electric as such candidates.
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Speakers: Lee Ju-hyeon  · Tickers: EWY, 000660.KS, 005930.KS, Korean Power Equipment, Korean Semiconductors, Korean semiconductor equipment/materials, 298040.KS, 035420.KS, 066570.KS, Hana Ocean, 353200.KS, 007660.KS, Hana Solution, Hana Engine, DB Tech, 103590.KS, 267260.KS, 010120.KS, 006400.KS, 034020.KS, 012330.KS, 005380.KS