Aug 10: 1 Strong Theme — Airlines

August 10, 2015 · #Airlines

1 strong theme — 1 recurred. Top: Airlines +4.3%.

Strong themes1 Top change+4.3% LeaderAK Holdings

Average change by strong theme

Average change of member stocks, by theme · descending

Airlines

+4.3%

Theme leaders · recent trend

The line is the trend; the end-point colour is the last trading day's direction. Stocks without enough price history show as -

Theme	Leader	Change	Trend
Airlines	AK Holdings	+6.12%

Airlines was the standout theme on Aug 10, 2015, with all 5 stocks in the group closing higher. A same-day Korean news report linked the rally to falling international oil prices.

AK Holdings led with a 6.12% gain, closing at 98800. Asiana Airlines rose 4.87% and Korean Air Lines added 4.48%, for a theme average change of 4.27%.

Hanjinkal gained 3.15% and Tway Holdings Incorporation rose 2.74%. It also traded the most shares in the group, with volume of 1001316.

Today’s Strong Themes at a Glance

#	Theme	Status	Avg. change	Up/Total	Leader
1	Airlines	recurred after 6 days	+4.3%	5/5	AK Holdings

Theme by Theme

1. Airlines (recurred after 6 days)

Episode: started 2015-08-10, day 1

Stock	Change	Close	Leader
AK Holdings `006840`	+6.1%	98,800	★
Asiana Airlines `020560`	+4.9%	31,882
Korean Air Lines `003490`	+4.5%	23,470
Hanjinkal `180640`	+3.1%	30,421
Tway Holdings Incorporation `004870`	+2.7%	2,626

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Closing Thoughts

The theme came back after a gap of 6 days, and so far this run has lasted 1 day. The next sessions will show whether it builds into a longer streak or fades.

The same news report said lower oil prices hurt refiners and chemical makers while helping airlines. Further moves in oil prices may continue to shape how these groups trade.