Weekly Theme Wrap (Jan 8 – Jan 12)

January 12, 2024 · #Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative) #AI & Robotics #Defense & War #Crypto & Bitcoin #Metaverse & VR #Semiconductor Equipment #Shipping #Virtual Reality (VR) #Semiconductor Materials & Components #Augmented Reality (AR)

5 trading days · top 10 themes — most persistent is Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative) at 3 days (weekly avg. +7.4%). Best single day this week: Jan 11, +14.9%.

Trading days5d Most days strong3d weekly avg.+7.4% LeaderRobostar

Average change over the period

Average change of member stocks, by theme · descending
Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative)
+7.4%
AI & Robotics
+7.2%
Defense & War
+3.8%
Crypto & Bitcoin
+10.3%
Metaverse & VR
+8.5%
Semiconductor Equipment
+7.3%
Shipping
+6.4%
Virtual Reality (VR)
+5.5%
Semiconductor Materials & Components
+4.9%
Augmented Reality (AR)
+4.7%

Robotics led the week of Jan 8 to Jan 12. Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative) was strong on 3 days, with an average change of 7.44%.

AI & Robotics also had 3 strong days and an average change of 7.25%, peaking at 11.61% on Jan 8. Robostar led both robotics themes.

The biggest single move came in Crypto & Bitcoin, with a best change of 14.91% on Jan 11. That day KBS reported that the U.S. had approved a Bitcoin spot ETF.

This Week’s Theme Ranking

ThemeDays strongWeekly avg.Best dayLast statusLeader
Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative)3d+7.4%2024-01-10 (+9.2%)runningRobostar, Elensys, Kornic Automation
AI & Robotics3d+7.2%2024-01-08 (+11.6%)recurredRobostar, Everybot
Defense & War3d+3.8%2024-01-10 (+6.5%)recurredB.U Technology, COTS Technology
Crypto & Bitcoin2d+10.3%2024-01-11 (+14.9%)recurredWoori Technology Investment
Metaverse & VR2d+8.5%2024-01-09 (+10.8%)recurredDaesung Private Equity
Semiconductor Equipment2d+7.3%2024-01-08 (+7.5%)running-
Shipping2d+6.4%2024-01-12 (+10.2%)recurredHeung-a Shipping
Virtual Reality (VR)2d+5.5%2024-01-09 (+6.2%)recurredDongwoon Anatech
Semiconductor Materials & Components2d+4.9%2024-01-09 (+6.8%)running-
Augmented Reality (AR)2d+4.7%2024-01-09 (+5.5%)recurredDmoa

What to Watch Next Week

Defense & War was strong on 3 days, with an average change of 3.81%. B.U Technology and COTS Technology led the theme, and next week will show whether that strength continues.

Late in the week, Shipping peaked at 10.21% on Jan 12, led by Heung-a Shipping. Semiconductor Equipment posted an average change of 7.3% over 2 strong days.

Theme heatmap

Themes × trading days · value is that day's theme average (%)
01-0801-0901-1001-1101-12
Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative)+9.2+6.3+6.8
AI & Robotics+11.6+5.9+4.3
Defense & War+2.1+6.5+2.8
Crypto & Bitcoin+5.8+14.9
Metaverse & VR+10.8+6.3
Semiconductor Equipment+7.5+7.1
Shipping+2.7+10.2
Virtual Reality (VR)+6.2+4.9
Semiconductor Materials & Components+3.0+6.8
Augmented Reality (AR)+5.5+3.8
Down UpBlank = not in that day's strong list