Nov 2016 Theme Wrap — The Monthly Theme Map
22 trading days · 23 recurring themes · top 15 themes — most persistent is Oil Refining at 3 days (monthly avg. +1.7%). Best single day this month: Nov 9, +29.9%.
Average change over the period
In November 2016, Defense & War posted the month’s biggest single-day move, a 29.88% gain on Nov 9 led by Victek.
Oil Refining was the most persistent theme, strong on 3 days with an average change of 1.7%. GS Holdings and SK Innovation led, with a best day of 3.19% on Nov 22.
Pharma averaged 8.38% over 2 strong days, peaking at 12.48% on Nov 10. Banks also held up for 2 days, led by Industrial Bank Of Korea and Shinhan Financial Group.
23 themes recurred this month.
Monthly Theme Ranking
| Theme | Days strong | Monthly avg. | Best day | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Refining | 3d | +1.7% | 2016-11-22 (+3.2%) | GS Holdings, SK Innovation |
| Pharma | 2d | +8.4% | 2016-11-10 (+12.5%) | JW Pharmaceutical, Korea United Pharm |
| Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control | 2d | +7.3% | 2016-11-21 (+8.2%) | Eagle Veterinary Technology, GeneOne Life Science |
| Banks | 2d | +3.2% | 2016-11-11 (+3.5%) | Industrial Bank Of Korea, Shinhan Financial Group |
| Defense & War | 1d | +29.9% | 2016-11-09 (+29.9%) | Victek |
| Political Ties (Lee Jae-myung) | 1d | +21.0% | 2016-11-17 (+21.0%) | DongshinEngineering&Construction |
| Korea-Listed Chinese Companies | 1d | +17.1% | 2016-11-28 (+17.1%) | Cayman Golden Century Wheel Group |
| Crypto & Bitcoin | 1d | +12.8% | 2016-11-17 (+12.8%) | Atec Mobility |
| Masks | 1d | +12.6% | 2016-11-21 (+12.6%) | KM |
| Renewable Energy | 1d | +10.0% | 2016-11-07 (+10.0%) | Dongkuk Structures & Construction |
| Autonomous Driving / Smart Cars | 1d | +7.5% | 2016-11-15 (+7.5%) | A-Tech Solution |
| Beauty & Cosmetics | 1d | +6.5% | 2016-11-29 (+6.5%) | Cosmax |
| Life Insurance | 1d | +5.8% | 2016-11-17 (+5.8%) | MIRAE ASSET Life Insurance |
| Battery / EV | 1d | +5.7% | 2016-11-17 (+5.7%) | Smotronic |
| Insurance | 1d | +5.7% | 2016-11-11 (+5.7%) | Tongyang Life Insurance |
What to Watch Next Month
New themes appeared too, led by Political Ties (Lee Jae-myung) at 20.97% on Nov 17. Renewable Energy and Insurance were also first-time entries.
Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control was the only theme still marked as running, after an average change of 7.29%. Whether that streak extends is the next data point.
Theme heatmap
| 11-01 | 11-02 | 11-03 | 11-04 | 11-07 | 11-08 | 11-09 | 11-10 | 11-11 | 11-14 | 11-15 | 11-16 | 11-17 | 11-18 | 11-21 | 11-22 | 11-23 | 11-24 | 11-25 | 11-28 | 11-29 | 11-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Refining | +1.9 | +0.0 | +3.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pharma | +12.5 | +4.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control | +6.4 | +8.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Banks | +3.4 | +3.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Defense & War | +29.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Political Ties (Lee Jae-myung) | +21.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Korea-Listed Chinese Companies | +17.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Crypto & Bitcoin | +12.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Masks | +12.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Renewable Energy | +10.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Autonomous Driving / Smart Cars | +7.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Beauty & Cosmetics | +6.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Life Insurance | +5.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery / EV | +5.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance | +5.7 |