Semiconductor Direction Changed…Is Now the Time to Accumulate?

Semiconductor Direction Changed…Is Now the Time to Accumulate? | Ha Chang-wan Ha Bono's Stock Story CEO [Double Check]
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 20, 2026 at 00:43  |  43:20  |  3PRO TV (삼프로TV)
Speakers
Ha Chang-wan — CEO
Jeong Pro — Host

Summary

The video discusses recent market dynamics, focusing heavily on the rebound in the semiconductor sector driven by SK hynix's shareholder return announcements. The guest advises accumulating top-tier memory chipmakers on dips while avoiding risky penny stocks and Korean financials. Additionally, short-term trading opportunities in crypto-related stocks and biotech are highlighted, alongside a strong recommendation for SCHD as a defensive dividend play.

  • SK hynix's share buyback and cancellation plans have established a strong price floor for the semiconductor sector.
  • Investors are advised to accumulate SK hynix and Samsung Electronics on market dips as the trend turns upward.
  • The temporary dip in the USD/KRW exchange rate presents a good opportunity to dollar-cost average into US equities.
  • ST Pharm serves as a crucial momentum indicator for the Korean biotech sector's daily performance.
  • Surging Bitcoin prices are driving short-term rotational rallies in local crypto and stablecoin proxy stocks.
  • SCHD is strongly recommended over Korean financial stocks for long-term dividend and defensive investing.
Ideas
Accumulate top Korean memory chipmakers on dips.
SK hynix's announcement of share buybacks, cancellations, and shareholder return policies provides strong downside support and signals a trend reversal for the semiconductor sector. Samsung Electronics is expected to follow suit with its own shareholder return policies. Investors should use market dips to accumulate these top-tier memory chipmakers, with a suggested portfolio allocation of 60% SK hynix and 40% Samsung Electronics.
DCA into US assets during won strength.
The USD/KRW exchange rate has temporarily dipped into the 1300s due to corporate supply and a weaker dollar, but it is expected to eventually settle back above 1400 won. Investors who previously hesitated to buy US assets due to the high exchange rate should use this temporary won strength to dollar-cost average (DCA) into US equities.
Watch ST Pharm as biotech momentum indicator.
ST Pharm acts as a crucial momentum indicator for the Korean biotech sector, particularly regarding mRNA and Moderna-related news. If ST Pharm fails to maintain its upper limit price (sang-han-ga), the broader biotech rally is likely to lose steam, triggering profit-taking and a rotation of capital back into semiconductors or other sectors.
Avoid penny stocks due to delisting risks.
Penny stocks carry severe risks of trading suspensions and subsequent massive rights offerings that can wipe out 80-90% of shareholder value. Investors holding fundamentally weak penny stocks facing potential delisting or management issues should quickly liquidate and rotate their portfolios into safer assets.
Buy local crypto proxies amid Bitcoin surge.
With Bitcoin surging past 94 million KRW due to shifting interest rate expectations and strong performances from US crypto proxies, local stablecoin and crypto-exchange related stocks like Hecto Financial, Kakao Pay, and Woori Technology Investment are experiencing strong short-term momentum and rotational buying.
Rising precious metals prices benefit Korea Zinc.
Global gold and silver futures prices have risen significantly, indicating easing burdens from bond yields. This macroeconomic shift provides a favorable setup for precious metals and related equities like Korea Zinc, which could see upward movement.
Avoid Korean financials due to low returns.
Korean financial stocks (banks, securities, insurance) are not recommended as a priority investment. Insurance stocks are too complex due to frequent accounting changes, and the sector overall struggles to act as a reliable defensive play, often underperforming without specific shareholder return events.
Buy SCHD for safe dividend growth.
For dividend and defensive investing, the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is a much safer and superior alternative to Korean financial stocks. It offers structural dividend growth, reliable rebalancing, and significantly better long-term total returns.
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