Weekly Theme Wrap (Oct 10 – Oct 13)

October 13, 2017 · #Fourth Industrial Revolution #Blockchain #China Consumer #Securities Brokers #Semiconductor Majors (Fabrication) #Banks #Shipbuilding #Oil Refining

4 trading days · top 8 themes — most persistent is Fourth Industrial Revolution at 1 day (weekly avg. +13.9%). Best single day this week: Oct 11, +13.9%.

Trading days4d Most days strong1d weekly avg.+13.9% LeaderOneul E&m

Average change over the period

Average change of member stocks, by theme · descending
Fourth Industrial Revolution
+13.9%
Blockchain
+10.7%
China Consumer
+6.2%
Securities Brokers
+6.1%
Semiconductor Majors (Fabrication)
+5.0%
Banks
+3.4%
Shipbuilding
+2.7%
Oil Refining
+2.3%

The four-session week of Oct 10 to Oct 13 was led by Fourth Industrial Revolution, with a best change of 13.88% on Oct 11. Oneul E&m led, and the theme was a recurring one.

Blockchain was a new entry, gaining 10.67% on Oct 10 behind Korea Computer & Systems. A Korean news report linked the move to a blockchain security equipment supply deal.

China Consumer, also new, rose 6.24% on Oct 13 with Global Tax Free in front. A same-day Korean news report tied the strength to the extension of a Korea-China currency swap.

This Week’s Theme Ranking

ThemeDays strongWeekly avg.Best dayLast statusLeader
Fourth Industrial Revolution1d+13.9%2017-10-11 (+13.9%)recurredOneul E&m
Blockchain1d+10.7%2017-10-10 (+10.7%)newKorea Computer & Systems
China Consumer1d+6.2%2017-10-13 (+6.2%)newGlobal Tax Free
Securities Brokers1d+6.1%2017-10-12 (+6.1%)recurredKorea Investment Holdings
Semiconductor Majors (Fabrication)1d+5.0%2017-10-10 (+5.0%)recurredSK hynix
Banks1d+3.4%2017-10-10 (+3.4%)recurredKB Financial Group
Shipbuilding1d+2.7%2017-10-11 (+2.7%)recurredSamsung Heavy Industries
Oil Refining1d+2.3%2017-10-12 (+2.3%)recurredSK Innovation

What to Watch Next Week

Larger recurring themes posted steadier gains, led by Securities Brokers at 6.13% on Oct 12. Semiconductor Majors (Fabrication) followed at 4.98% on Oct 10, with SK hynix in front.

Banks (3.39%), Shipbuilding (2.74%) and Oil Refining (2.26%) also recurred. Every theme was strong on only one day, so the next question is whether any of them stays strong for a second session.

Theme heatmap

Themes × trading days · value is that day's theme average (%)
10-1010-1110-1210-13
Fourth Industrial Revolution+13.9
Blockchain+10.7
China Consumer+6.2
Securities Brokers+6.1
Semiconductor Majors (Fabrication)+5.0
Banks+3.4
Shipbuilding+2.7
Oil Refining+2.3
Down UpBlank = not in that day's strong list