Ideas
KOSPI 5,000 supported by rotation.
KOSPI can reach 5,000 because the rally is broadening beyond semiconductors, with autos, nuclear, and power-infrastructure themes participating; even if semiconductors weaken or see selling pressure, theme rotation can keep the index supported.
KOSPI 5,000 driven by chip earnings.
KOSPI can reach 5,000 as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix continue to lead, with semiconductor earnings growth strong through Q1-Q2; however, he is cautious short-term around SK hynix earnings and the Fed/FOMC decision, which could trigger profit-taking.
Hyundai group ETF for pension exposure.
She recommended a Hyundai Motor Group fundamental ETF for pension portfolios because the group includes not only automakers but also affiliates such as Hyundai Engineering & Construction and shipbuilding/defense names, and is being re-rated for robotics/AI; the ETF also gives pension investors exposure to Hyundai Mobis and Hyundai Glovis when individual stocks cannot be bought.
Tariff refund could boost Hyundai group.
If the U.S. Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariffs and refunds become possible, it could be an upside catalyst for Hyundai Motor Group stocks, which had been pressured by tariffs and rebounded when tariff risks eased.
Issued notes beat CMA for cash.
Hana Securities issued notes are attractive for parking waiting cash because they yield more than CMA (2.2% vs 2.05%, with new-customer special rates up to 3.6%), are low-risk, and allow easy deposits and withdrawals.
Hold 10-15% gold for protection.
High-net-worth portfolios should maintain 10-15% in gold for asset protection because gold is not someone else's liability; use gold ETFs in pension accounts or the KRX gold market for taxable accounts because it is tax-free on trading gains and VAT-free if there is no physical withdrawal, with low fees.
Prefer stocks over gold now.
With KOSPI heading toward 5,000, she would increase equity exposure rather than gold; gold can still be a portfolio hedge for some investors, but now is not the time to add gold over stocks.
Chip supply tight, AI demand broadens.
Semiconductors should continue to lead because supply remains tight and AI demand is broadening beyond HBM into GDDR and custom HBM, expanding memory-solution demand and driving earnings consensus higher.
Korean shipbuilders enter new profit era.
Korean shipbuilders are entering a new profit era as U.S.-centered shipbuilding momentum continues and combined operating profit moves beyond a simple recovery to a new level of profit generation.
K-defense exports driven by delivery edge.
K-defense should benefit from continued export growth because Korean defense companies have clear delivery-time competitiveness versus overseas peers.
AI power demand drives multi-year growth.
Power equipment and AI infrastructure should grow for at least three years because AI infrastructure investment requires massive electricity and is the bottleneck, with 2026 power orders expected to accelerate growth.
Biotech benefits from rate cuts.
Pharmaceuticals and biotech remain attractive because they are beneficiaries of rate cuts and he continues to add on dips; investors should watch new drug development and technology export events.
Overweight AI chip ETF in pension.
For pension accounts, use an AI semiconductor ETF with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix as its top holdings and a 30% portfolio weight for the first half; semiconductor leadership should persist and individual stock purchases are not available in pensions.
Buy pension sectors on event news.
For pension accounts, she likes event-driven buying of defense, shipbuilding, and nuclear sectors; Trump's mention of a 50% defense budget increase is reviving Korean defense stocks, and these sectors can be added when issues arise to capture the benefits.
This 3PRO TV (삼프로TV) video, published January 14, 2026,
features Choi Hye-ran, Youkyung Lee
discussing EWY, Hyundai Motor Group Fundamental ETF, 005380.KS, 000270.KS, Hana Securities issued note, GLD, KRX Gold Market, SMH, 005930.KS, 000660.KS, Korean Shipbuilding, K-defense, Power equipment, AIQ, XBI, Defense ETF, Korean nuclear power.
14 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.
Speakers:
Choi Hye-ran,
Youkyung Lee
· Tickers:
EWY,
Hyundai Motor Group Fundamental ETF,
005380.KS,
000270.KS,
Hana Securities issued note,
GLD,
KRX Gold Market,
SMH,
005930.KS,
000660.KS,
Korean Shipbuilding,
K-defense,
Power equipment,
AIQ,
XBI,
Defense ETF,
Korean nuclear power