Why No Stock Split? The Strategy Behind the Owner's Tenacity to "Focus on Core Business" | Jungpro, Myung Min-jun, Kang A-rang, Lee Da-sol [Stock Beginner Rescue Team]

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 27, 2026 at 13:30  |  49:21  |  3PRO TV (삼프로TV)
Speakers
Jungpro — Financial Analyst

Summary

The video discusses the widening gap between KOSPI and KOSDAQ, with the guest arguing that KOSDAQ is oversold and may see a tactical catch-up aided by policy funds and pension benchmark changes. Specific investment ideas include oversold KOSDAQ stocks in AI-related semiconductor equipment and materials, as well as Kumho Petrochemical as a turnaround play based on its chart pattern. The conversation also covers owner mentality, stock splits, and key risk indicators such as US yields and IPO activity.

  • KOSPI and KOSDAQ divergence is extreme, but the gap may narrow in late May/June.
  • National Growth Fund and pension benchmark inclusion for KOSDAQ150 are key catalysts.
  • AI-related semiconductor equipment and materials in KOSDAQ are favored for recovery.
  • Kumho Petrochemical shows a 'grass-laying' chart pattern, suggesting potential reversal.
  • Owner mentality and inheritance-completed companies are highlighted as an investment approach.
  • Stock splits are not always beneficial; core business focus matters more.
  • US 10-year yield above 4.5% and large IPOs are warned as risk signals.
  • The guest shares personal experiences and humor throughout the discussion.
Trade Ideas
Jungpro Financial Analyst 3:40
KOSDAQ catch-up trade with policy catalysts
The KOSDAQ index has significantly underperformed KOSPI, creating an unusually wide valuation gap. While this gap partly reflects fundamental differences, the extent of divergence suggests that KOSDAQ is relatively oversold and could narrow the gap, especially with catalysts such as the National Growth Fund and potential inclusion of the KOSDAQ150 in pension fund benchmarks by the second half of the year. The speaker expects KOSDAQ to remain weaker in trend but sees a tactical catch-up opportunity by late May or June.
Jungpro Financial Analyst 17:01
Buy AI semiconductor equipment in KOSDAQ
Within the KOSDAQ market, the most attractive opportunities lie in AI-linked semiconductor equipment and materials (semiconductor 'soup-jang') and power-related sectors. These areas align with the dominant AI theme and have been oversold relative to their fundamentals. The speaker advises focusing on these sectors when searching for undervalued KOSDAQ stocks, as they are more likely to benefit from the ongoing AI investment cycle and upcoming policy-driven liquidity.
Jungpro Financial Analyst 36:18
Kumho Petrochemical shows grass-laying chart pattern
Kumho Petrochemical (common and preferred shares) has experienced a prolonged decline and is now trading in a sideways consolidation pattern ('grass-laying chart'), indicating that most sellers have exited. This setup, combined with the company's underlying earnings power and the possibility of a turnaround catalyst, makes it a candidate for holding or averaging down. The stock is not part of the AI theme but could benefit from broader cyclical recovery.
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This 3PRO TV (삼프로TV) video, published May 27, 2026, features Jungpro discussing KOSDAQ Index, KOSDAQ semiconductor equipment and materials sector, 011780.KS, A002960.KS. 3 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.

Speakers: Jungpro  · Tickers: KOSDAQ Index, KOSDAQ semiconductor equipment and materials sector, 011780.KS, A002960.KS