Ideas
Weak dollar lifts Korean semiconductor inflows
Dollar weakness is being driven by US-Japan FX coordination and rate checks, and a stronger won should support foreign inflows into Korean equities, especially Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
Gold rally has further room
Gold is above $5,200 and forecasts toward $6,000 are not surprising given the monetary and geopolitical backdrop; the precious-metals rally has further room.
Nvidia investment lifts CoreWeave outlook
Nvidia's $2 billion investment raised CoreWeave's outlook, with a $140 target and the stock doubling from lows as neoclouds benefit from AI compute demand.
ASML key AI foundry equipment winner
Bank of America sees ASML as a key AI inflection point as foundry equipment becomes indispensable and China restrictions raise its strategic value; semiconductor equipment stocks are making new highs.
AI data centers shift to optical fiber
Meta and other big tech are shifting AI data centers from copper to optical fiber; Corning and optical component peers such as Lumentum and Coherent benefit as data-center capex rises.
Claude bot boosts AI cloud security
The Claude bot/Moltbot release is a personalized AI assistant moment; Amazon benefits via Anthropic, while Cloudflare, DigitalOcean, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks are cloud and security beneficiaries as AI adoption grows.
China policy boosts services consumption
China will focus 2026 policy on supporting lower-income groups, cash transfers, and service-sector investment in elderly care, education, and healthcare, boosting consumption.
China AI chip self-sufficiency
China will use equity markets to fund AI chip and robot IPOs, and domestic AI semiconductor champions benefit from self-sufficiency policy.
Allocate to China tech leaders
China's M7 tech leaders outperformed US M7 over the past year and the government is using the equity market as a policy tool; investors should allocate a portion to Chinese big tech.
China robotics supply chain leadership
China has more robot companies than the US, supplies 57% of global robot parts, and can mass-produce; robot IPOs make Chinese robotics a key 2026 theme.
Barossa LNG finally starts for SK
SK Innovation's Barossa gas field finally shipped first LNG after 14 years and about KRW 2 trillion of investment; it secures 1.3 million tons per year for 20 years and improves energy security as LNG prices spike.
Ownership of resources matters now
POSCO International owns large overseas resource and agriculture assets including an Indonesian palm farm and Argentine lithium; ownership of resources matters as the free-trade era ends.
LNG price spike highlights energy security
LNG prices doubled in a week to $6.4, illustrating energy price volatility and the strategic value of secured supply; volatility benefits resource owners.
SK hynix supplies Microsoft Maia HBM
Microsoft's Maia 200 uses HBM3E supplied solely by SK hynix; regardless of which AI chip wins, Korean memory is needed and the memory shortage and price hikes should extend.
Korean market can extend rally
M7 big techs are rebounding from lows and semiconductors are leading; if the trend continues, KOSPI can move above 7,000.
Memory price hikes lift Samsung SK
Apple's LPDDR negotiation sharply raised memory prices for Samsung and SK hynix, HBM demand remains strong, and target hikes reflect an earnings upgrade cycle.
Micron NAND capex signals demand
Micron's $24 billion Singapore NAND expansion signals confidence in NAND and storage demand, supporting a longer memory upcycle despite new capex.
Korea earnings growth supports market
Korea's 2026 earnings growth is expected at 71%, led by electrical and electronics, so despite strong gains Korean equities remain attractive.
AI capex visible through 2027
Google says data-processing capacity must double every six months for five years, implying 1,024x growth; big-tech capex visibility through 2027 keeps AI infrastructure and semiconductor demand strong.
Samsung HBM4 bet pays off
Samsung's HBM4 uses a more advanced node than SK hynix, its advanced-node bet is paying off, and 2026 operating profit could exceed KRW 150 trillion versus company guidance of KRW 100 trillion; prefer Samsung over SK hynix for 2026.
Hyundai robot stake overvalued
Hyundai's rally driven by its Boston Dynamics stake is overdone: 30,000 robots by 2028 at KRW 200 million each implies only about KRW 6 trillion revenue versus KRW 200 trillion total sales, likely losses, and a Boston Dynamics IPO could remove the story; valuation has doubled from 6x to 12x.
ADR listing could re-rate SK hynix
SK hynix trades at 8-9x P/E versus Micron at 12-13x; a US ADR listing or buyback could trigger a re-rating.
Prefer large defense over space small caps
The space and aerospace rally is mostly SpaceX-driven and smaller Korean space names are bubble-prone; large defense companies with space launch exposure offer safer upside.
Robot reducers benefit from mass production
Unitree is showing mass production and humanoid robot commercialization; actuators and reducers capture a significant share of robot cost, benefiting SPG, SBB Tech, and Higen RNM as volumes rise.
Microsoft robot tie lifts Richtech
Richtech Robotics is collaborating with Microsoft on physical AI and robots; the stock surged 44%, making it a key speculative winner in the Microsoft-robot linkage.
K-beauty charts are turning up
K-beauty and cosmetics shares are low and charts are improving; Hugel, PharmaResearch, Silicon2, and APR benefit from Chinese, Japanese, and North American demand and new products.
Memory capex lifts equipment suppliers
Samsung and SK hynix earnings and memory shortages drive capex; front-end semiconductor equipment is stronger, benefiting Wonik IPS, TES, Eugene Technology, Techwing, and Doosan Tesna.
Silver has more upside potential
A newspaper target of $309 for silver implies more upside; silver has strong industrial demand and could converge with gold, though the associated inflation risk would rise.
Webboard easing helps game stocks
Easing web-board betting limits helps game and coin-linked names; Neowiz and NHN benefit, and stablecoin or payment linkage could spread.
AI power shortage drives equipment demand
AI data centers create power shortages; transformer and cable companies have strong earnings and backlogs, and nuclear or SMR is the fastest solution, benefiting LS Electric, HD Hyundai Electric, Sanil Electric, and Doosan Enerbility.
Robot batteries lift Korean cell makers
The battery cycle is bottoming; robot and humanoid demand plus the solid-state battery transition favor Korean battery makers and materials such as LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, EcoPro BM, Lotte Energy Materials, ISU Specialty Chemical, and Lake Materials.
Mobis best Hyundai group play
Hyundai Mobis is the preferred Hyundai group play; if Boston Dynamics IPO and governance reform occur, Mobis benefits most from the stake and structure story and offers lower-volatility exposure.
Biotech license-out catalysts in 2026
Alteogen's trust issue takes time but remains positive long term; license-out names LigaChem Bio, ST Pharm mRNA, and obesity plays Hanmi Pharm and D&D Pharmatech are key first-quarter biotech catalysts.
China Barbell: tech plus cyclicals
China is in a controlled uptrend; maturing deposits and policy support can push savings into stocks, favoring both Hong Kong platform tech and cyclicals or commodities.
China AI diffusion supports semis
China's edge is AI diffusion and applications; new listings such as MetaX and Biren and the STAR Market benefit as the government pushes domestic AI and semiconductors.
China cyclicals benefit from policy
Chinese cyclicals, raw materials, and chemicals are starting to respond to policy support and improving activity, making them attractive in the first quarter.
Park Ji-hoon
Director, Asset Management Consulting Dept., NH Investment & Securities
270:58
KOSDAQ can reach 1500
KOSDAQ can reach 1,300 and possibly 1,500 in an overheating scenario due to policy, liquidity, institutional buying, and the valuation gap with KOSPI; the index is the best way to play rotation.
Park Ji-hoon
Director, Asset Management Consulting Dept., NH Investment & Securities
285:38
Biotech earnings inflection in 2026
Biotech names with earnings inflection from 2024 and license-out potential can jump in 2026; Medipost on dips and TissueGene should not be abandoned.
Park Ji-hoon
Director, Asset Management Consulting Dept., NH Investment & Securities
286:16
Power equipment cycle remains strong
Data-center power demand keeps the transformer and cable cycle strong; NH switched its top pick to LS Electric, while HD Hyundai Electric and Hyosung Heavy also benefit from strong results and backlogs.
Park Ji-hoon
Director, Asset Management Consulting Dept., NH Investment & Securities
291:28
Paradise benefits from inbound recovery
Department-store luxury and inbound tourism data are strong in January; Paradise is the top pick as won weakness and inbound expansion boost leisure and casino demand.
Park Ji-hoon
Director, Asset Management Consulting Dept., NH Investment & Securities
291:53
Oversold game stocks can rebound
Game stocks are oversold; NCSoft trades near 10x P/E historically low, Krafton and Netmarble are also attractive, and a turnaround can produce double-digit returns, with a game ETF reducing single-stock risk.
Buy KOSDAQ index over single stocks
KOSDAQ's regime has shifted with massive institutional buying and retail deposits; because rotation is fast, the index or leveraged index is safer than single stocks.
AI data centers shift to light
Meta's $6 billion Corning optical cable deal and the shift from copper to light in AI data centers make optical cable and silicon photonics a major 2026 theme; Daehan Optical Telecom benefits.
Memory custom shift extends upside
Memory is becoming customized and ASIC-like with long-term contracts; Samsung target 260,000 won and SK hynix target 1.5 million won reflect further upside, while fourth-quarter results matter less than 2026 guidance.
Hyundai rerated but momentum faded
Hyundai Motor's valuation has re-rated, but momentum has shifted to battery and robot themes; it may rise later but will feel left out while KOSDAQ runs.
EcoPro rally lacks earnings support
EcoPro has rallied to half its prior high without earnings support on the robot-battery narrative; it is unlikely to reach the old high, so take profit after further 10-40% gains.
This 3PRO TV (삼프로TV) video, published January 28, 2026,
features Park Myung-sung, Jeon Byeong-seo, Kwon Soon-woo, Park Byeong-chang, Lee Geon-kyu, Ha Chang-wan, Park Geun-hyung, So Jin-woong, Park Ji-hoon, Jang Woo-jin
discussing 005930.KS, 000660.KS, GLD, CoreWeave, ASML, GLW, LITE, COHR, AMZN, NET, DOCN, CRWD, PANW, CHIQ, China senior-care sector, China AI semiconductors, BABA, TCEHY, 1810.HK, 1211.HK, 0992.HK, 0981.HK, 688256.SS, Chinese robotics sector, China Robotics Supply Chain, 096770.KS, 047050.KS, LNG, EWY, MU, AIQ, SMH, 005380.KS, Korean defense large caps, ITA, 058610.KQ, 389500.KQ, 160190.KQ, RR, 145020.KQ, 214450.KQ, 257720.KQ, APR, WONIK IPS, 095610.KQ, 084370.KQ, 089030.KQ, 131970.KQ, SILVER, 095660.KQ, 181710.KS, 010120.KS, 267260.KS, 062040.KS, 034020.KS, 373220.KS, 006400.KS, 247540.KQ, 020150.KS, 457190.KS, 281740.KQ, 012330.KS, 196170.KQ, 141080.KQ, ST Pharm, 128940.KS, 347850.KQ, China cyclicals, MetaX, Biren Technology, China chemicals, China raw materials, KOSDAQ, 078160.KQ, 950160.KQ, 298040.KS, 034230.KS, 036570.KS, 259960.KS, 251270.KS, KODEX Game Industry ETF, KOSDAQ leveraged ETF, 010170.KQ, Optical cable and silicon photonics, 086520.KQ.
46 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.
Speakers:
Park Myung-sung,
Jeon Byeong-seo,
Kwon Soon-woo,
Park Byeong-chang,
Lee Geon-kyu,
Ha Chang-wan,
Park Geun-hyung,
So Jin-woong,
Park Ji-hoon,
Jang Woo-jin
· Tickers:
005930.KS,
000660.KS,
GLD,
CoreWeave,
ASML,
GLW,
LITE,
COHR,
AMZN,
NET,
DOCN,
CRWD,
PANW,
CHIQ,
China senior-care sector,
China AI semiconductors,
BABA,
TCEHY,
1810.HK,
1211.HK,
0992.HK,
0981.HK,
688256.SS,
Chinese robotics sector,
China Robotics Supply Chain,
096770.KS,
047050.KS,
LNG,
EWY,
MU,
AIQ,
SMH,
005380.KS,
Korean defense large caps,
ITA,
058610.KQ,
389500.KQ,
160190.KQ,
RR,
145020.KQ,
214450.KQ,
257720.KQ,
APR,
WONIK IPS,
095610.KQ,
084370.KQ,
089030.KQ,
131970.KQ,
SILVER,
095660.KQ,
181710.KS,
010120.KS,
267260.KS,
062040.KS,
034020.KS,
373220.KS,
006400.KS,
247540.KQ,
020150.KS,
457190.KS,
281740.KQ,
012330.KS,
196170.KQ,
141080.KQ,
ST Pharm,
128940.KS,
347850.KQ,
China cyclicals,
MetaX,
Biren Technology,
China chemicals,
China raw materials,
KOSDAQ,
078160.KQ,
950160.KQ,
298040.KS,
034230.KS,
036570.KS,
259960.KS,
251270.KS,
KODEX Game Industry ETF,
KOSDAQ leveraged ETF,
010170.KQ,
Optical cable and silicon photonics,
086520.KQ
