Weekly Theme Wrap (Jan 12 – Jan 16)

January 16, 2026 · #Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative) #Smart Factory #Nuclear #Car Majors #Auto Parts #EV #Semiconductor Equipment #Autonomous Driving #Battery #Defense & War

5 trading days · top 10 themes — most persistent is Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative) at 4 days (weekly avg. +14.9%). Best single day this week: Jan 14, +21.0%.

Trading days5d Most days strong4d weekly avg.+14.9% LeaderNeuromeka

Average change over the period

Average change of member stocks, by theme · descending
Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative)
+14.9%
Smart Factory
+10.0%
Nuclear
+8.1%
Car Majors
+4.1%
Auto Parts
+18.9%
EV
+16.1%
Semiconductor Equipment
+9.8%
Autonomous Driving
+9.7%
Battery
+9.5%
Defense & War
+8.2%

Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative) led the week of Jan 12 to Jan 16 and stayed strong on 4 days. It posted an average change of 14.86%, with its best day of 17.02% on Jan 15.

Auto Parts had the highest average change at 18.91%, led by DYP and Ecocab. EV followed at 16.07%, with a best day of 20.68% on Jan 13.

Nuclear returned with a best change of 10.25% on Jan 12. Smart Factory stayed strong for 3 days, with an average change of 9.97%.

This Week’s Theme Ranking

ThemeDays strongWeekly avg.Best dayLast statusLeader
Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative)4d+14.9%2026-01-15 (+17.0%)runningNeuromeka, Russell, Ajinextek
Smart Factory3d+10.0%2026-01-15 (+14.7%)runningAjinextek, TXR Robotics, Posco DX Company
Nuclear3d+8.1%2026-01-12 (+10.2%)recurredWoori Technology, Incorporation, KEPCO Engineering & Construction Company, Hyundai Engineering & Construction
Car Majors3d+4.1%2026-01-13 (+6.7%)runningHL Mando, Kia, Hyundai Mobis
Auto Parts2d+18.9%2026-01-14 (+21.0%)runningDYP, Ecocab
EV2d+16.1%2026-01-13 (+20.7%)runningSamkee, Sungho Electronics
Semiconductor Equipment2d+9.8%2026-01-12 (+14.3%)recurredRussell, Hmnex
Autonomous Driving2d+9.7%2026-01-13 (+12.7%)runningDhautoware, Yujin Robot
Battery2d+9.5%2026-01-13 (+11.6%)runningYounghwa Tech, INNOXCorporation
Defense & War2d+8.2%2026-01-12 (+10.6%)runningFormetal, Hanwha Systems

What to Watch Next Week

Smart Factory and Car Majors ended the week on continuing streaks. The next thing to watch is whether Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative) extends its 4-day run.

Nuclear and Semiconductor Equipment both came back after a break rather than running on consecutive days. Defense & War had an average change of 8.21% over 2 strong days.

Theme heatmap

Themes × trading days · value is that day's theme average (%)
01-1201-1301-1401-1501-16
Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative)+16.7+13.6+12.2+17.0
Smart Factory+6.2+9.0+14.7
Nuclear+10.3+5.6+8.3
Car Majors+6.7+3.0+2.6
Auto Parts+21.0+16.8
EV+11.5+20.7
Semiconductor Equipment+14.3+5.2
Autonomous Driving+12.7+6.6
Battery+7.4+11.6
Defense & War+10.6+5.8
Down UpBlank = not in that day's strong list