Sep 2015 Theme Wrap — The Monthly Theme Map
20 trading days · 17 recurring themes · top 15 themes — most persistent is EV at 2 days (monthly avg. +21.2%). Best single day this month: Sep 23, +29.9%.
Average change over the period
In September 2015, EV led Korean market themes with an average change of 21.18%. It was strong on 2 days, peaking at 29.92% on Sep 23.
Samsung Pay also had 2 strong days, with an average change of 14.07% led by JK Synapse and Eluon. Securities Brokers followed at 6.39%.
Among one-day movers, Currency & ATM Systems (incl. CBDC) stood out as a new theme, with Hannet at 26.78% on Sep 17. CCTV & DVR followed at 20.39% on Sep 21.
17 themes recurred this month.
Monthly Theme Ranking
| Theme | Days strong | Monthly avg. | Best day | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 2d | +21.2% | 2015-09-23 (+29.9%) | Nuin Tek, Sangsinenergydisplayprecision |
| Samsung Pay | 2d | +14.1% | 2015-09-17 (+18.9%) | JK Synapse, Eluon |
| Securities Brokers | 2d | +6.4% | 2015-09-09 (+8.3%) | NH Investment & Securities, Daol Investment & Securities |
| Car Majors | 2d | +3.4% | 2015-09-22 (+3.5%) | Hyundai Wia |
| Airlines | 2d | +1.1% | 2015-09-21 (+2.2%) | Asiana Airlines |
| Currency & ATM Systems (incl. CBDC) | 1d | +26.8% | 2015-09-17 (+26.8%) | Hannet |
| CCTV & DVR | 1d | +20.4% | 2015-09-21 (+20.4%) | InkredibleBuzz |
| Cybersecurity | 1d | +17.6% | 2015-09-18 (+17.6%) | Bitplanet |
| 3D Printing | 1d | +14.4% | 2015-09-24 (+14.4%) | TPC Robotics |
| Defense & War | 1d | +11.5% | 2015-09-15 (+11.5%) | Victek |
| Shipbuilding | 1d | +9.6% | 2015-09-10 (+9.6%) | Samsung Heavy Industries |
| Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control | 1d | +8.7% | 2015-09-22 (+8.7%) | Cheil Bio |
| Infant & Child Products | 1d | +8.1% | 2015-09-01 (+8.1%) | Zero to Seven |
| Beauty & Cosmetics | 1d | +7.1% | 2015-09-09 (+7.1%) | Kukje Pharma |
| China Consumer | 1d | +7.1% | 2015-09-24 (+7.1%) | Hankook Cosmetics |
What to Watch Next Month
EV, Securities Brokers, Car Majors and Airlines all recurred, while Samsung Pay was still running at month end. Whether these runs extend into October is the open question.
New entrants Infant & Child Products (8.09%) and Currency & ATM Systems (incl. CBDC) each had only 1 strong day. Their follow-through remains to be seen.
Theme heatmap
| 09-01 | 09-02 | 09-03 | 09-04 | 09-07 | 09-08 | 09-09 | 09-10 | 09-11 | 09-14 | 09-15 | 09-16 | 09-17 | 09-18 | 09-21 | 09-22 | 09-23 | 09-24 | 09-25 | 09-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | +29.9 | +12.4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Samsung Pay | +18.9 | +9.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Securities Brokers | +8.3 | +4.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Car Majors | +3.4 | +3.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Airlines | +0.0 | +2.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Currency & ATM Systems (incl. CBDC) | +26.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| CCTV & DVR | +20.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cybersecurity | +17.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3D Printing | +14.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Defense & War | +11.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Shipbuilding | +9.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control | +8.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Infant & Child Products | +8.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Beauty & Cosmetics | +7.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| China Consumer | +7.1 |