Weekly Theme Wrap (Feb 23 – Feb 27)

February 27, 2026 · #Semiconductor Equipment #Semiconductor Majors (Fabrication) #Defense & War #Electric Cables #Semiconductor Materials & Components #MLCC (Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors) #Nuclear #Securities Brokers #Car Majors #Life Insurance

5 trading days · top 10 themes — most persistent is Semiconductor Equipment at 4 days (weekly avg. +13.4%). Best single day this week: Feb 26, +19.3%.

Trading days5d Most days strong4d weekly avg.+13.4% LeaderGreen Optics

Average change over the period

Average change of member stocks, by theme · descending
Semiconductor Equipment
+13.4%
Semiconductor Majors (Fabrication)
+3.3%
Defense & War
+6.2%
Electric Cables
+9.6%
Semiconductor Materials & Components
+9.3%
MLCC (Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors)
+8.4%
Nuclear
+6.7%
Securities Brokers
+6.1%
Car Majors
+3.9%
Life Insurance
+18.0%

Semiconductor Equipment led the week of Feb 23 to Feb 27, strong on 4 days with an average change of 13.39%. Its best day was Feb 26, at 19.32%.

Semiconductor Majors (Fabrication) also held up for 4 days, led by SK hynix and Samsung Electronics. Its average change was a steadier 3.3%, with a best day of 6.17% on Feb 26.

The biggest average belonged to Life Insurance at 17.97%, though only on Feb 23 via MIRAE ASSET Life Insurance. Electric Cables averaged 9.64% over 2 days.

This Week’s Theme Ranking

ThemeDays strongWeekly avg.Best dayLast statusLeader
Semiconductor Equipment4d+13.4%2026-02-26 (+19.3%)runningGreen Optics, Hmnex, Justem
Semiconductor Majors (Fabrication)4d+3.3%2026-02-26 (+6.2%)runningSK hynix, Samsung Electronics
Defense & War3d+6.2%2026-02-23 (+8.0%)recurredTAIHAN Fiberoptics, Sensorview, Itcenentec
Electric Cables2d+9.6%2026-02-23 (+11.5%)recurredGaon Cable, Dawon Cable
Semiconductor Materials & Components2d+9.3%2026-02-24 (+10.4%)recurredKEC, Ji-tech
MLCC (Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors)2d+8.4%2026-02-23 (+12.6%)runningSamwha Capacitor, Gis
Nuclear2d+6.7%2026-02-23 (+8.9%)recurredEnertork, Hyundai Engineering & Construction
Securities Brokers2d+6.1%2026-02-26 (+8.5%)runningYuhwa Securities
Car Majors2d+3.9%2026-02-25 (+6.9%)recurredKia, Hyundai Motor
Life Insurance1d+18.0%2026-02-23 (+18.0%)runningMIRAE ASSET Life Insurance

What to Watch Next Week

Semiconductor Equipment and Semiconductor Majors (Fabrication) were both on a consecutive run at week’s end. Whether that streak carries on is the first thing to check next week.

Defense & War returned for 3 days with an average change of 6.18%. Electric Cables, Nuclear and Car Majors also recurred; their follow-through is next.

Theme heatmap

Themes × trading days · value is that day's theme average (%)
02-2302-2402-2502-2602-27
Semiconductor Equipment+9.1+18.1+7.1+19.3
Semiconductor Majors (Fabrication)+0.9+4.7+1.5+6.2
Defense & War+8.0+6.0+4.5
Electric Cables+11.5+7.8
Semiconductor Materials & Components+10.4+8.2
MLCC (Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors)+12.6+4.3
Nuclear+8.9+4.5
Securities Brokers+3.7+8.5
Car Majors+0.9+6.9
Life Insurance+18.0
Down UpBlank = not in that day's strong list