Weekly Theme Wrap (Mar 9 – Mar 13)
5 trading days · top 5 themes — most persistent is Korea-Listed Chinese Companies at 1 day (weekly avg. +7.6%). Best single day this week: Mar 12, +7.6%.
Average change over the period
Five themes posted strong days in the week of Mar 9 to Mar 13, each on a single day. Korea-Listed Chinese Companies led with an average change of 7.62% on Mar 12.
Beauty & Cosmetics followed with an average change of 7.15% on Mar 10, led by Hankook Cosmetics Manufacturing.
Pharma rose 5.97% on Mar 13 behind Bukwang Pharmaceutical Ind. A same-day Korean news report linked the move to a higher value for a stake it holds. Wind gained 4.96% the same day.
This Week’s Theme Ranking
| Theme | Days strong | Weekly avg. | Best day | Last status | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea-Listed Chinese Companies | 1d | +7.6% | 2015-03-12 (+7.6%) | recurred | Deep Commerce |
| Beauty & Cosmetics | 1d | +7.2% | 2015-03-10 (+7.2%) | recurred | Hankook Cosmetics Manufacturing |
| Pharma | 1d | +6.0% | 2015-03-13 (+6.0%) | recurred | Bukwang Pharmaceutical Ind |
| Wind | 1d | +5.0% | 2015-03-13 (+5.0%) | recurred | Dongkuk Structures & Construction |
| Airlines & Low-Cost Carriers | 1d | +3.5% | 2015-03-11 (+3.5%) | new | Asiana Airlines |
Related News by Theme
- Korea-Listed Chinese Companies (2015-03-12) [특징주]이스트아시아홀딩스, 대규모 유증 소식에 ‘강세’ — 이데일리 (Korean)
- Pharma (2015-03-13) [특징주]부광약품, 강세..안트로젠 지분가치 증가 — 이데일리 (Korean)
- Airlines & Low-Cost Carriers (2015-03-11) [특징주]항공株, 강세…다시 내려간 유가 — 이데일리 (Korean)
What to Watch Next Week
Airlines & Low-Cost Carriers was the only new theme, rising 3.47% on Mar 11 with Asiana Airlines in front. A Korean news report that day tied the move to a renewed drop in oil prices.
The other four themes all recurred, and none held strength beyond one day. For Deep Commerce, a Korean news report on Mar 11 pointed to a large rights offering.
Theme heatmap
| 03-09 | 03-10 | 03-11 | 03-12 | 03-13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea-Listed Chinese Companies | +7.6 | ||||
| Beauty & Cosmetics | +7.1 | ||||
| Pharma | +6.0 | ||||
| Wind | +5.0 | ||||
| Airlines & Low-Cost Carriers | +3.5 |