Nov 2016 Theme Wrap — The Monthly Theme Map

November 30, 2016 · #Oil Refining #Pharma #Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control #Banks #Defense & War #Political Ties (Lee Jae-myung) #Korea-Listed Chinese Companies #Crypto & Bitcoin #Masks #Renewable Energy #Autonomous Driving / Smart Cars #Beauty & Cosmetics #Life Insurance #Battery / EV #Insurance

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%.

Trading days22d Most days strong3d monthly avg.+1.7% LeaderGS Holdings

Average change over the period

Average change of member stocks, by theme · descending
Oil Refining
+1.7%
Pharma
+8.4%
Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control
+7.3%
Banks
+3.2%
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%

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

ThemeDays strongMonthly avg.Best dayLeader
Oil Refining3d+1.7%2016-11-22 (+3.2%)GS Holdings, SK Innovation
Pharma2d+8.4%2016-11-10 (+12.5%)JW Pharmaceutical, Korea United Pharm
Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control2d+7.3%2016-11-21 (+8.2%)Eagle Veterinary Technology, GeneOne Life Science
Banks2d+3.2%2016-11-11 (+3.5%)Industrial Bank Of Korea, Shinhan Financial Group
Defense & War1d+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 Companies1d+17.1%2016-11-28 (+17.1%)Cayman Golden Century Wheel Group
Crypto & Bitcoin1d+12.8%2016-11-17 (+12.8%)Atec Mobility
Masks1d+12.6%2016-11-21 (+12.6%)KM
Renewable Energy1d+10.0%2016-11-07 (+10.0%)Dongkuk Structures & Construction
Autonomous Driving / Smart Cars1d+7.5%2016-11-15 (+7.5%)A-Tech Solution
Beauty & Cosmetics1d+6.5%2016-11-29 (+6.5%)Cosmax
Life Insurance1d+5.8%2016-11-17 (+5.8%)MIRAE ASSET Life Insurance
Battery / EV1d+5.7%2016-11-17 (+5.7%)Smotronic
Insurance1d+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

Themes × trading days · value is that day's theme average (%)
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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
Down UpBlank = not in that day's strong list