Foreigners indiscriminately selling in a crashing market… The rebound will eventually come from these ‘four’ sectors | Director Lee Ju-yeon

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 20, 2026 at 01:30  |  18:39  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Lee Ju-hyeon — Director, Xangle

Summary

Director Lee Ju-yeon discusses the current volatile Korean market, noting foreign selling and tail risks. He identifies four sectors—semiconductors, automobiles, holding companies, and food & beverage—that are holding above key moving averages and are likely to lead the next rebound. He provides specific stock examples (Hyundai Motor, Samyang Foods) and advises investors to consolidate into these leading areas.

  • Market volatility is elevated with CTA selling and tail risks, but the overall uptrend is not broken.
  • Four sectors are resilient: semiconductors, automobiles, holding companies, and food & beverage.
  • Semiconductors remain the top leader, supported by AI infrastructure as a national security asset.
  • Hyundai Motor's 11% drop on labor noise is considered a temporary buying opportunity.
  • Samyang Foods is highlighted as a defensive stock with strong earnings and inflows.
  • Holding companies broadly hold above the 20-day moving average.
  • Nvidia earnings this week are a key catalyst to watch, though past performance has been mixed after results.
  • Investors are advised to sell weak positions and rotate into leading sectors.
Trade Ideas
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 4:49
Semiconductors are the main leading sector.
The semiconductor sector remains the dominant market leader, holding above the 20-day moving average despite recent volatility. AI infrastructure has become a national security asset, and earnings growth expectations extending to 2028 support further upside. In any market rebound, semiconductors will lead. Investors should hold core positions in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 5:27
Auto sector resilient, labor noise temporary.
The automobile sector is resilient, with Hyundai Motor and Kia holding above the 20-day moving average. Recent labor-related noise (Hyundai Motor's 11% drop) is a temporary issue; government and public opinion support management, and the stock is expected to recover quickly. The sector remains a core holding for the rebound.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 7:20
Holding companies are defensive and resilient.
Holding companies (e.g., Doosan, SK Square, LS) are broadly holding above the 20-day moving average and offer defensive strength in a volatile market. They benefit from diversified business portfolios and are well-positioned for a market rebound.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 8:43
Food & beverage is a defensive leader.
The food & beverage sector, particularly Samyang Foods, is a defensive play showing strength even in downturns. Samyang Foods has solid earnings, improving outlook for the second half, low expectations, and is attracting inflows. It is one of the four sectors likely to rebound first.
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