Weekly Theme Wrap (Jan 12 – Jan 16)
5 trading days · top 10 themes — most persistent is Internet of Things (IoT) at 1 day (weekly avg. +8.1%). Best single day this week: Jan 12, +8.1%.
Average change over the period
Internet of Things (IoT) led the week of Jan 12 to Jan 16, with an average change of 8.13% on Jan 12. A Korean news report linked the jump to remarks by the president.
FinTech came next at 7.78% on Jan 15, led by Kginicis, and Railways rose 7.19% on Jan 13. Each theme on the list was strong on only one day.
Alibaba was the only new theme, rising 6.94% on Jan 12. A same-day Korean news report said Incheon was trying to attract investment from Alibaba.
This Week’s Theme Ranking
| Theme | Days strong | Weekly avg. | Best day | Last status | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet of Things (IoT) | 1d | +8.1% | 2015-01-12 (+8.1%) | recurred | HANKOOK Technology |
| FinTech | 1d | +7.8% | 2015-01-15 (+7.8%) | recurred | Kginicis |
| Railways | 1d | +7.2% | 2015-01-13 (+7.2%) | recurred | Mgen Solutions |
| Beauty & Cosmetics | 1d | +7.0% | 2015-01-12 (+7.0%) | recurred | Hankook Cosmetics Manufacturing |
| Alibaba | 1d | +6.9% | 2015-01-12 (+6.9%) | new | Hansung Cleantech |
| Cybersecurity | 1d | +6.0% | 2015-01-14 (+6.0%) | recurred | Korea Electronic Certification Authority |
| LED | 1d | +4.8% | 2015-01-12 (+4.8%) | recurred | Wooree Enterprise |
| Carbon Emission Credits | 1d | +4.5% | 2015-01-12 (+4.5%) | recurred | Eagon Industrial |
| Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control | 1d | +4.1% | 2015-01-16 (+4.1%) | recurred | Cheil Bio |
| Electronic Payments | 1d | +3.9% | 2015-01-14 (+3.9%) | recurred | NHN KCP |
Related News by Theme
- Internet of Things (IoT) (2015-01-12) [특징주]사물인터넷株, 동반 급등..朴대통령 언급 — 이데일리 (Korean)
- Beauty & Cosmetics (2015-01-12) [특징주]한국콜마, 급등…화장품 ODM 성장 기대 — 이데일리 (Korean)
- Alibaba (2015-01-12) 인천시, 중국 알리바바 투자 유치 추진…1조원 투자해 알리바바 타운 조성? — 매일경제 (Korean)
What to Watch Next Week
The main question is whether Internet of Things (IoT) can stretch its run past its single strong day on Jan 12. Every theme except Alibaba has shown up before.
Also watch whether Alibaba comes back after its first appearance. Another question is whether FinTech and Electronic Payments, strong on Jan 15 and Jan 14, show up again.
Theme heatmap
| 01-12 | 01-13 | 01-14 | 01-15 | 01-16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet of Things (IoT) | +8.1 | ||||
| FinTech | +7.8 | ||||
| Railways | +7.2 | ||||
| Beauty & Cosmetics | +7.0 | ||||
| Alibaba | +6.9 | ||||
| Cybersecurity | +6.0 | ||||
| LED | +4.8 | ||||
| Carbon Emission Credits | +4.5 | ||||
| Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control | +4.1 | ||||
| Electronic Payments | +3.9 |