Opportunity from July's Plunge, Stocks That Will Double

Opportunity from July's Plunge, Stocks That Will Double | Chesley Investment Advisory Executive Director Park Se-ik [Womae Shinbak / 26.08.26.Wed]
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 26, 2026 at 10:00  |  9:44  |  Chesley Investment Advisory (체슬리투자자문)
Speakers
Park Se-ik — CEO, ex-Chief Strategist

Summary

Park Se-ik argues the July plunge created a major opportunity in neglected Korean small/mid-cap stocks, with many candidates able to double as liquidity rotates away from large-cap semiconductor leaders. He also discusses a semiconductor memory bottleneck and HBM4/HBM4E decisions that favor SK hynix and Samsung under different scenarios, and flags LG Chem's governance-driven hidden value from its LG Energy Solution stake.

  • Park sees the July sell-off as an opportunity and is building cash to buy numerous double-candidate stocks from September into early October.
  • He expects a possible final September shakeout before the trade works.
  • Korean small/mid caps are viewed as irrationally cheap after Samsung Electronics and SK hynix absorbed market liquidity.
  • Memory supply shortages and Nvidia's HBM4 versus HBM4E choice are framed as a major catalyst for semiconductor stocks.
  • SK hynix has a potential edge via long-term HBM4 contracts, while Samsung has HBM4E pricing power if that path is chosen.
  • LG Chem's LG Energy Solution stake and governance commentary create a re-rating catalyst for common and preferred shares.
Ideas
Park Se-ik CEO, ex-Chief Strategist 0:06
July plunge created overlooked small-cap opportunity
After the July plunge, the Korean market has been led mainly by large-cap semiconductor leaders while many small- and mid-cap stocks have been left irrationally cheap as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix absorbed liquidity. Park sees over 100 candidates that could return more than 100%, is building cash, and plans to deploy into roughly 30-50 of those names from September through early October, expecting some multi-bagger winners even if a final September shakeout occurs.
Park Se-ik CEO, ex-Chief Strategist 7:10
LG Energy stake can re-rate LG Chem
LG Chem management's previous response on the LG Energy Solution listing was a governance misstep. If LG Chem simply committed to selling 30% and distributing the roughly 30 trillion won proceeds as dividends to LG Chem shareholders, the common and preferred shares would immediately re-rate. The hidden value in the LG Energy Solution stake remains a clear catalyst.
Park Se-ik CEO, ex-Chief Strategist 9:29
Memory shortage brings big semiconductor upside
Memory supply shortages and Nvidia's HBM choices set up a major event for semiconductor shareholders. If Nvidia leans toward HBM4 to control memory costs, SK hynix's pre-existing long-term HBM4 contracts give it cost competitiveness; if it adopts HBM4E, Samsung's unique supply position gives it pricing power. Park says a big semiconductor move is coming.
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This Chesley Investment Advisory (체슬리투자자문) video, published August 26, 2026, features Park Se-ik discussing Korean small/mid-cap stocks, LG Chem preferred shares, Korean semiconductor stocks. 3 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.

Speakers: Park Se-ik  · Tickers: Korean small/mid-cap stocks, LG Chem preferred shares, Korean semiconductor stocks