May 27th #BeforeMarketOpen: Micron Surges 19%, Joins $1 Trillion Club, UBS Target Price Tripled / Korean Stock Market ETF Surges 10%, Today Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix 2x ETF Launched

[May 27th #BeforeMarketOpen] Micron Surges 19%, Joins $1 Trillion Club, UBS Target Price Tripled / Korean Stock Market ETF Surges 10%, Today Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix 2x ETF Launched
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 27, 2026 at 00:56  |  3:06:56  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Kim Tae-seong — Division Head, Xangle
Oh Hyun-jin — Team Lead
Kim Young-cheol — CEO
Lee Ju-hyeon — Director, Xangle
Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist

Summary

The video covers the May 27 market open, focusing on the launch of 2x leveraged ETFs for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, following Micron's 19% surge after UBS tripled its target price. Multiple analysts discuss the structural growth thesis for memory semiconductors, substrate stocks, and secondary plays like defense, auto, and power equipment. The dominant theme is that memory is no longer cyclical, justifying higher valuations for Samsung, SK Hynix, and related supply-chain companies.

  • Micron surged 19% after UBS tripled its target price, citing long-term supply agreements and structural growth for memory.
  • New 2x leveraged ETFs for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix debuted, driving early trading volatility.
  • Analysts highlight low forward PERs for Samsung and SK Hynix, arguing for significant upside as the cyclical discount is removed.
  • Substrate stocks (Samsung Electro-Mechanics, LG Innotek) benefit from AI-driven shortages and long-term contracts.
  • Hanmi Semiconductor gains on confirmation of HBF TC bonder production, reinforcing its monopoly position.
  • Defense and auto sectors are considered next rotation candidates, with Kia and LIG Nex1 cited as value plays.
  • NRC reform in the US boosts SMR-related names like Doosan Enerbility.
  • Eli Lilly's acquisition of Curevo provides a catalyst for Green Cross's vaccine pipeline.
Trade Ideas
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 28:52
Tempus AI for AI healthcare
Tempus AI is a healthcare AI software company with strong AI integration. As the market shifts toward AI-embedded healthcare, Tempus offers specific exposure to this theme, with potential for growth in diagnostics and precision medicine.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 33:41
Samsung cheap on forward PER
Samsung Electronics is undervalued on a forward PER basis. With long-term supply agreements (LTA) providing earnings stability, the structural growth in memory semiconductors justifies a higher multiple. The current PER of 5x for 2027 is too low, and as the market re-rates memory away from a cyclical discount, Samsung should see significant upside.
Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 38:58
Marvell benefiting from optical interconnect
Marvell Technology is benefiting from a rapid increase in custom chip orders, optical interconnect, and CXL-based products. Its order backlog is accelerating, EPS estimates are rising, and recent TP upgrades by analysts reflect strong earnings momentum. The company's diverse product portfolio in data infrastructure makes it a key beneficiary of AI-related spending.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 60:12
Doosan Enerbility SMR catalyst
Doosan Enerbility is the top beneficiary of the US push to accelerate SMR (Small Modular Reactor) licensing. The NRC reform announcement and Trump's goal to quadruple nuclear capacity by 2050 provide strong tailwinds. The company has a large order backlog and is well-positioned in nuclear and gas turbine markets.
Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 63:33
Green Cross exposed to Curevo
Green Cross holds a 50% stake in Curevo, which was acquired by Eli Lilly for up to $1.5 billion. This acquisition validates the value of Green Cross's vaccine pipeline and provides a significant cash inflow. The deal supports a positive revaluation of Green Cross's stake and its broader vaccine business.
Substrate stocks from AI demand
Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG Innotek are benefiting from an AI-driven shortage of substrates (both MLCC and FC-BGA). Long-term supply agreements are expanding, and KB Securities has issued aggressive target price increases. The substrate shortage is expected to persist, supporting strong earnings growth.
Hanmi TC bonder monopoly
Hanmi Semiconductor is the dominant supplier of TC bonders for HBM and now for HBF (NAND stacking). The recent confirmation of HBF TC bonder production removes uncertainty and positions the company for strong demand from memory manufacturers. Despite recent earnings miss, the stock is expected to reach new highs.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 144:54
SK Hynix pure memory high beta
SK Hynix is a pure-play memory company with higher beta than Samsung, offering stronger upside in the current structural growth cycle. Its focus on HBM and NAND, combined with low PER, makes it more attractive for investors seeking leverage to memory recovery.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 145:51
SKC glass substrate momentum
SKC is riding the glass substrate (유리기판) momentum, which is closely linked to immersion cooling technology. Although its core chemical business is weak, the glass substrate theme provides a strong speculative catalyst, and the stock may attempt to retest previous highs.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 147:01
Kiwoom Securities overshoot corrected
Kiwoom Securities has corrected after an overshoot driven by foreign direct investment speculation. The sector is now finding a base, and with the upcoming catalyst of SpaceX listing and normalizing valuations, securities stocks offer a recovery play. Kiwoom is specifically named as a holding opportunity.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 151:36
Kia undervalued auto robotics play
Kia is attractively valued with a forward PER of 7-8x, and is well-positioned as a robotics proxy. The auto sector is expected to be the next segment to benefit from rotation out of semiconductors, and Kia's low valuation and potential for robot-related production make it a compelling long.
Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 167:54
LIG Nex1 defense restocking play
LIG Nex1 stands to benefit from the long-term defense restocking cycle. The US and its allies have depleted significant missile inventories during the Iran conflict, and replenishment will take years. This structural demand supports defense contractors like LIG Nex1, though timing is uncertain, making it a watch.
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Speakers: Kim Tae-seong, Lee Ju-hyeon, Kim Young-cheol, Oh Hyun-jin  · Tickers: TEM, 005930.KS, MRVL, 034020.KS, 006280.KS, 009150.KS, 011070.KS, 042700.KS, 000660.KS, 011790.KS, 039490.KS, 000270.KS, 079550.KS