Semiconductor stocks plunge, New York stock market falls on surging oil prices / Hormuz tensions escalate, government to adjust ETF leverage, is it possible?

[July 8 #BeforeMarketOpen] Semiconductor stocks plunge, New York stock market falls on surging oil prices / Hormuz tensions escalate, government to adjust ETF leverage, is it possible?

Watch on YouTube ↗ | July 08, 2026 at 00:49 | 3:04:56 | 815 Money Talk (815머니톡)

Speakers

Oh Hyun-jin — Team Lead

Kim Tae-seong — Division Head, Xangle

Lee Ju-hyeon — Director, Xangle

Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist

Summary

The video discusses the recent plunge in semiconductor stocks, particularly Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, despite strong Q2 earnings, attributing the drop to excessive leverage ETF unwinding and foreign selling. Panelists analyze the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on oil prices and inflation, concluding that the effects will likely be short-lived. They recommend maintaining a core position in major semiconductor stocks while using the dip as a buying opportunity. Additionally, they highlight undervalued performance stocks in cosmetics, food, entertainment, and healthcare as strong alternative investments during the market correction.

Samsung Electronics and SK hynix experienced sharp declines despite posting strong Q2 earnings surprises.
The drop in semiconductor stocks is largely attributed to the unwinding of leveraged ETFs and foreign investor profit-taking.
Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran caused a brief spike in oil prices, but panelists expect the impact to be limited.
Panelists advise maintaining a 40-50% portfolio weight in semiconductors and buying the dip.
Undervalued performance stocks in KOSDAQ, such as cosmetics, food, and entertainment, are seeing strong foreign inflows.
The healthcare sector is showing signs of life with upcoming clinical momentum from companies like HLB and Kolon TissueGene.
Energy and power infrastructure stocks remain attractive due to severe power shortages driven by AI data centers and heatwaves.

Ideas

Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 0:16

Buy the dip in major semiconductor stocks.

Samsung Electronics and SK hynix posted strong Q2 earnings, and the recent stock drop is excessive. The forward PER is low, making it a good buying opportunity. Investors should maintain a 40-50% portfolio weight in semiconductors and use the dip to accumulate.

Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 7:16

Buy undervalued performance stocks with solid earnings.

Foreign investors are continuously buying undervalued performance stocks in the KOSDAQ market, including cosmetics, food, entertainment, casinos, and refining. These sectors have solid earnings and are currently at the bottom, making them attractive alternatives to semiconductors.

Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 13:11

Avoid high PER sectors like secondary batteries.

High PER sectors like space/aerospace and secondary batteries will face weak investor sentiment and take a long time to recover. LG Energy Solution's earnings were only okay, not great enough to justify a quick rebound.

Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 14:01

Kia and Hyundai Mobis show strong earnings.

Kia and Hyundai Mobis have better Q2 earnings prospects compared to Hyundai Motor and Hyundai AutoEver. Kia achieved record-high export sales in the first half, making it more resilient in the current market.

Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 32:35

Wait for clear entry points in Micron.

Micron's forward PER is low and long-term agreements secure its margins, but the stock has not undergone a proper correction this year. Investors should wait for the stock to settle at the bottom of its box range (around $900) or break above $1,000 before buying.

Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 37:35

Monitor Amazon's CAPEX guidance after bond issuance.

Amazon's massive corporate bond issuance raises concerns about AI infrastructure funding. It is crucial to check their upcoming earnings guidance to see if CAPEX continues to grow; if CAPEX stalls, it will be a major risk for the AI sector.

Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 46:21

Buy foundry-focused semiconductor materials and equipment.

Within semiconductor equipment and materials, investors should focus on foundry-related companies. Soulbrain is attractive for its AI focus and low valuation, while Doosan Tesna benefits from its turnkey testing operations.

Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 47:10

Buy wire and cable stocks over equipment.

Power equipment stocks need time to digest recent drops and consolidate, but wire and cable stocks are attractive right now due to the turnaround in global copper prices.

Kim Tae-seong Division Head, Xangle 47:10

Buy wire and cable stocks over equipment.

Power equipment stocks need time to digest recent drops and consolidate, but wire and cable stocks are attractive right now due to the turnaround in global copper prices.

Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 48:08

Avoid chasing war-themed stocks on geopolitical noise.

The geopolitical tension between the US and Iran is already priced into the market and is unlikely to escalate into a full-blown crisis. Investors should avoid chasing war-themed stocks despite the short-term bounce in oil prices.

Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 58:56

Sovereign AI trend benefits domestic IT services.

The global trend toward sovereign AI and the need for localized data center infrastructure will strongly benefit domestic IT service providers like Samsung SDS and LG CNS in the long term.

Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 65:01

Defense stocks will rebound on NATO momentum.

Defense and shipbuilding stocks like Hanwha Ocean dropped excessively due to a failed submarine bid. However, the ongoing NATO summit and pressure on European countries to increase defense spending provide strong rebound momentum.

Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 69:23

Auto parts makers benefit from robotics expansion.

Automotive parts companies are actively entering the robotics market to diversify their revenue streams. Companies like LS Electric, HL Mando, Robotis, and SPG have strong long-term growth momentum as the robotics market expands.

Lee Ju-hyeon Director, Xangle 85:18

Buy cosmetics stocks breaking out on earnings.

Cosmetics stocks are showing strong export data and solid earnings. Companies like Kolmar Korea and Cosmecca Korea are cheap, breaking out to new highs, and acting as a strong alternative sector during the current market correction.

Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 114:18

LG Electronics thrives on data center cooling.

LG Electronics hit record high earnings driven by strong sales in cooling systems for data centers and a recovery in automotive electronics, with added long-term momentum from new robotics businesses.

Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 115:43

Foreigners are buying semiconductor equipment on dips.

Foreign investors are aggressively buying semiconductor equipment stocks like TES and Wonik IPS on dips, indicating strong underlying demand despite the broader market correction.

Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 163:21

Healthcare stocks have strong upcoming clinical momentum.

The healthcare sector is showing signs of life, driven by strong upcoming clinical momentum, including HLB's FDA approval process for its liver cancer drug and Kolon TissueGene's phase 3 trials.

Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 165:04

Sell penny stocks due to delisting risks.

Investors should sell and avoid penny stocks trading under 1,000 KRW due to stricter delisting rules and high risks of being designated as administrative issues by the exchange.

Oh Hyun-jin Team Lead 168:12

Energy shortages boost renewable and nuclear stocks.

Energy shortages are becoming severe globally due to the massive power demands of AI data centers combined with summer heatwaves, making renewable energy and nuclear power stocks highly attractive.

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