Weekly Theme Wrap (Jan 15 – Jan 19)
5 trading days · top 10 themes — most persistent is Crypto & Bitcoin at 2 days (weekly avg. +25.0%). Best single day this week: Jan 15, +29.1%.
Average change over the period
Crypto & Bitcoin led the week of 2018-01-15 to 2018-01-19. It was strong on 2 days with an average change of 25.02%, and its best day was Jan 15, when it gained 29.11%.
Blockchain was the week’s only new theme. It rose 22.71% on Jan 17, led by Korea Electronic Certification Authority, while Gamsung and Hancom WITH led the crypto move.
Jan 17 was the busiest day for theme moves. Beauty & Cosmetics gained 11.03% that day, while Casinos rose 9.52% and Travel rose 9.06%.
This Week’s Theme Ranking
| Theme | Days strong | Weekly avg. | Best day | Last status | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crypto & Bitcoin | 2d | +25.0% | 2018-01-15 (+29.1%) | recurred | Gamsung, Hancom WITH |
| Blockchain | 1d | +22.7% | 2018-01-17 (+22.7%) | new | Korea Electronic Certification Authority |
| Beauty & Cosmetics | 1d | +11.0% | 2018-01-17 (+11.0%) | recurred | It’s Hanbul |
| Casinos | 1d | +9.5% | 2018-01-17 (+9.5%) | recurred | Paradise |
| Travel | 1d | +9.1% | 2018-01-17 (+9.1%) | recurred | Lotte Tour Development |
| Music & Entertainment | 1d | +8.2% | 2018-01-17 (+8.2%) | recurred | JYP Entertainment |
| Securities Brokers | 1d | +7.0% | 2018-01-18 (+7.0%) | recurred | Yuanta Securities Korea |
| Yellow Dust & Fine Particulates | 1d | +7.0% | 2018-01-15 (+7.0%) | recurred | Ahn-gook Pharmaceutical |
| Media & Content | 1d | +6.1% | 2018-01-18 (+6.1%) | recurred | Daewon Media |
| Duty Free | 1d | +5.7% | 2018-01-17 (+5.7%) | recurred | Shinsegae |
Related News by Theme
- Crypto & Bitcoin (2018-01-15) 당국 한마디에 가상화폐 하루 200만원 급등락 — 서울신문 (Korean)
- Blockchain (2018-01-17) [fnRASSI]한국전자인증, 상한가 기록 — 파이낸셜뉴스 (Korean)
- Beauty & Cosmetics (2018-01-17) [fnRASSI]잇츠한불(226320), 52주 신고가…13.28% ↑ — 파이낸셜뉴스 (Korean)
- Casinos (2018-01-17) (코)파라다이스, 4.02% 오르며 체결강도 강세로 반전(359%) — 서울경제 (Korean)
- Travel (2018-01-17) (유)롯데관광개발, 5.15% 오르며 체결강도 강세 지속(178%) — 서울경제 (Korean)
What to Watch Next Week
The open question is whether Crypto & Bitcoin holds up after news on Jan 15 that regulators’ comments set off sharp swings in crypto prices.
Securities Brokers posted 7.0% and Media & Content posted 6.14%, both on Jan 18. Another thread to follow is whether Blockchain, new this week, comes back.
Theme heatmap
| 01-15 | 01-16 | 01-17 | 01-18 | 01-19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crypto & Bitcoin | +29.1 | +20.9 | |||
| Blockchain | +22.7 | ||||
| Beauty & Cosmetics | +11.0 | ||||
| Casinos | +9.5 | ||||
| Travel | +9.1 | ||||
| Music & Entertainment | +8.2 | ||||
| Securities Brokers | +7.0 | ||||
| Yellow Dust & Fine Particulates | +7.0 | ||||
| Media & Content | +6.1 | ||||
| Duty Free | +5.7 |