Weekly Theme Wrap (Aug 1 – Aug 5)
5 trading days · top 7 themes — most persistent is Biometrics at 1 day (weekly avg. +23.3%). Best single day this week: Aug 3, +23.3%.
Average change over the period
Biometrics led the week of Aug 1-5, as G9pharma drove an average change of 23.27% on Aug 3. A Korean news report tied the move to an exclusive iris-recognition lens deal.
The new Samsung Auto Parts Acquisition theme rose 10.2% on Aug 4 behind A-Tech Solution. A same-day Korean news report cited hopes around Samsung Electronics’ auto parts push.
Other themes moved less: Zika Virus gained 6.4% via Myungmoon Pharm. DB Insurance lifted Property & Casualty Insurance 5.09% after a Korean news report on strong earnings.
This Week’s Theme Ranking
| Theme | Days strong | Weekly avg. | Best day | Last status | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biometrics | 1d | +23.3% | 2016-08-03 (+23.3%) | recurred | G9pharma |
| Samsung Auto Parts Acquisition | 1d | +10.2% | 2016-08-04 (+10.2%) | new | A-Tech Solution |
| Zika Virus | 1d | +6.4% | 2016-08-02 (+6.4%) | recurred | Myungmoon Pharm |
| Property & Casualty Insurance | 1d | +5.1% | 2016-08-01 (+5.1%) | recurred | DB Insurance |
| Korea-Russia Gas Pipeline | 1d | +5.0% | 2016-08-04 (+5.0%) | recurred | Dae Dong Steel |
| Political Ties (Moon Jae-in) | 1d | +4.5% | 2016-08-02 (+4.5%) | recurred | Metacare |
| Oil Refining | 1d | +2.5% | 2016-08-04 (+2.5%) | recurred | SK Innovation |
Related News by Theme
- Biometrics (2016-08-03) [주목! 급등락 종목(8/3)] 코렌, 홍채인식 렌즈 단독 납품 ‘上’ — 뉴스핌 (Korean)
- Samsung Auto Parts Acquisition (2016-08-04) [오늘의 상한가] 에이테크솔루션, 삼성전자 車부품 사업 추진 기대감에 ‘上’ — 이투데이 (Korean)
- Property & Casualty Insurance (2016-08-01) 동부화재, 호실적 발표 뒤 급등 — 서울경제 (Korean)
What to Watch Next Week
Every theme was strong on just one day, and six of seven had recurred from earlier periods. Korea-Russia Gas Pipeline rose 4.97% on Aug 4, while Oil Refining added 2.49%.
Political Ties (Moon Jae-in) gained 4.45% on Aug 2 via Metacare. The next question is whether these one-day moves repeat, including the new Samsung Auto Parts Acquisition theme.
Theme heatmap
| 08-01 | 08-02 | 08-03 | 08-04 | 08-05 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biometrics | +23.3 | ||||
| Samsung Auto Parts Acquisition | +10.2 | ||||
| Zika Virus | +6.4 | ||||
| Property & Casualty Insurance | +5.1 | ||||
| Korea-Russia Gas Pipeline | +5.0 | ||||
| Political Ties (Moon Jae-in) | +4.4 | ||||
| Oil Refining | +2.5 |