Trade Ideas
Memory semi value stil cheap, upside remains
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix trade at only 5-6x forward P/E despite surging memory demand, rising earnings guidance (2026 EPS estimates at 340 trillion won, 2027 at 420 trillion won), and record foreign buying. The semiconductor upcycle is structural, driven by AI and HBM adoption. Therefore, both stocks still have significant upside from current levels.
Battery material laggard, undervalued relative peers
POSCO Future M is relatively undervalued compared to other battery material stocks that have already surged. The stock has lagged, but fundamentals remain intact and lithium price recovery could provide a catalyst.
Cathode stock lagging, catch-up potential
EcoPro BM is similarly undervalued within the 2차전지 (secondary battery) space, having not participated as much in the recent rally. Supplies cathode materials and benefits from EV demand recovery.
Long-term 1D DRAM equipment play
HPSP is a long-term play on the adoption of 1D DRAM process technology. When Samsung and others adopt 1D, HPSP's annealing equipment will be required, providing a major catalyst.
Buy semi equipment on dips
Hanmi Semiconductor is a critical equipment supplier for memory and logic. The speaker advises buying on dips, as the stock's long-term growth path is intact given AI-driven semiconductor investment.
Top picks, strong momentum continues
SK Holdings and LS Corp have been outperforming strongly and are considered the best picks in the market. Both have strong momentum and benefit from diverse industrial exposure.
Tesla watch for robotaxi and humanoid
Tesla is a medium-term watch for those looking beyond semiconductors. With upcoming robotaxi (Robotaxi), humanoid robot (Optimus), and SpaceX synergy, the stock is attractive below $400. Near-term catalysts include 2Q delivery numbers and the Tesla Bot update.
Middle East reconstruction beneficiaries
Reconstruction plays: Hyundai E&C and Samsung E&A are direct beneficiaries of expected Middle East infrastructure contracts once the war ends. They have been consolidating and offer a good risk/reward.
Auto stocks cheap, end-of-war catalyst
End-of-war agreement between US and Iran is imminent, removing a key geopolitical risk. This will lift the auto sector, which has been under pressure due to the conflict. Hyundai Motor and Kia are particularly cheap on P/E relative to Tesla and will benefit from improved sentiment and lower oil prices.
CCL/copper foil shortage, pricing power
CCL (copper clad laminate) and copper foil stocks face a severe supply bottleneck due to surging demand from high-performance semiconductor substrates. Doosan, Solus Advanced Materials, Lotte Energy Materials, and SKC are key players and will see pricing power and volume growth.
Optical comms winner from AI data centers
Optical communication stocks should benefit from NVIDIA's investment in Corning and the broader shift from copper to fiber optics in AI data centers, reducing power consumption. Korean names Daehan Optical Telecom and RFHIC are well-positioned.
Securities firms benefit from foreign inflows
Korean securities firms like Samsung Securities, Kiwoom Securities, and NH Investment & Securities will benefit from rising foreign inflows, opening of foreign direct investment accounts, and the booming market driving brokerage revenues.
Reconstruction stock with strong technicals
DL E&C has set up a solid base and broke above its 20-day moving average, making it a compelling reconstruction play. The stock is inexpensive and has both nuclear and Middle East reconstruction catalysts.
Undervalued airline, oil tailwind
Korean Air is undervalued relative to its earnings and is a long-term hold. The recent oil price decline (due to end-of-war talks) is a direct tailwind, and the stock was already in a new-high trajectory before the war spike.
Cheap backend packaging play
Hana Micron is cheap on valuation and plays a core role in backend semiconductor packaging. Despite slight margin pressure, it remains a key beneficiary of the AI supply chain and has upside potential.
K-beauty export boom, undervalued sector
Korean cosmetics stocks, including Kolmar and APR, are benefiting from strong export data (K-beauty market share #1 in US). The sector has lagged the broader rally but offers good long-term value.
Cheap pharma/cosmetics stock, earnings catalyst
PharmaResearch (파마리서치) is very cheap and has an upcoming earnings release. The company is a leading player in the Korean cosmetics and dermatology field, and strong export data supports its growth.
CPU socket demand rising with AI servers
Simmtech will benefit from increasing CPU socket demand as the CPU-to-GPU ratio rises in AI servers. Socket demand grows proportionally, making Simmtech a direct AI infrastructure play.
Buy defense on dips, long-term trend intact
Defense stocks (e.g., KAI) are pulling back on end-of-war sentiment, but this is a buying opportunity. The long-term driver remains strong: NATO spending, Triton's NATO exit threats, and global rearmament. He recommends buying on weakness or buying a defense ETF.
Dominant power equipment, AI demand driver
Doosan Enerbility is the dominant player in gas turbines and nuclear equipment in Korea. With increasing power demand from AI and data centers, and its unique position in both gas and nuclear, it will continue to win orders and grow.
This 815 Money Talk (815머니톡) video, published May 07, 2026,
features Lee Kwon-hee, Ha Chang-bong, Lee Ju-hyeon
discussing 005930.KS, 000660.KS, 003670.KQ, 247540.KQ, 403870.KQ, 042700.KS, 034730.KS, 006260.KS, TSLA, 000720.KS, 028260.KS, 005380.KS, 000270.KS, 000150.KS, 336370.KQ, 020150.KQ, 011790.KS, 010170.KQ, 218410.KQ, 016360.KS, 039490.KS, 005940.KS, 375500.KQ, 003490.KS, 067310.KQ, 027040.KQ, APR, 214450.KQ, 222800.KQ, 047810.KQ, 034020.KS.
20 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.
Speakers:
Lee Kwon-hee,
Ha Chang-bong,
Lee Ju-hyeon
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TSLA,
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336370.KQ,
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005940.KS,
375500.KQ,
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067310.KQ,
027040.KQ,
APR,
214450.KQ,
222800.KQ,
047810.KQ,
034020.KS
