Stock Strategy Update — 2026-07-13일자
The KOSPI has hit historic volatility, dropping to the 6,800 range, making an urgent portfolio review essential. Market weakness is currently being fueled by volatility surrounding SK Hynix’s U.S. listing and renewed Middle East tensions.
Stock Strategy Summary — 2026-07-13
Large-cap and Core Holding Report
SK Hynix — Widening Gap Between U.S. Premium and Domestic Price
Despite a 13% premium following its U.S. ADR listing, SK Hynix saw its domestic shares plunge 15.37% from the previous trading day. This reflects a mix of concerns over the memory semiconductor market reaching a peak and broader global market instability.

Worsening KOSPI Market Environment — Sidecar Triggered 34 Times
Sidecars (trading restrictions) on the KOSPI have been triggered 34 times in the first half of 2026, breaking records set during the 2008 financial crisis. Extreme volatility continues, with the index surging over 5% on July 10th before giving back those gains. Samsung Securities analyst Yoo Seung-min noted, "The recent weakness in the Korean stock market contrasts with the generally stable flow seen in global markets."

Biotech and Tech Growth Stock Analysis
Seegene — Retains No. 1 Brand Reputation in Life Science Services
Seegene held onto the top spot for brand reputation among listed life science service companies in July 2026. Despite an 11% decline in stock price, it maintained its top status, with JSLink (2nd) and NanoEnTek also ranking high.

Gaming/Content Sector — Weak Stocks Due to Lack of Hits
The gaming industry is seeing sentiment that new game releases alone aren't enough. Developers are now focusing on shareholder returns and stock performance alongside new title announcements.
Krafton — Record Earnings vs. Widening Stock Gap
Even with all-time high earnings, Krafton’s stock remains stagnant amidst the KOSPI’s decline. While stable PUBG operations support the bottom line, the stock is currently awaiting a market re-evaluation.

Industrial and Energy Sector Strategy
We are currently awaiting updated brokerage investment opinions for industrial holdings like Hanwha Ocean and SungEel HiTech, as no reports have been released within the past two weeks. We are standing by for updates as market volatility remains extreme.
Comprehensive Investment Outlook
Urgent Market Assessment: Avoid Selling, Watch and Wait
With the KOSPI falling to 6,806 on Friday the 13th, it is at risk of breaking the 7,000 mark. The downturn is driven by a combination of resurging Middle East risks, cooling sentiment for semiconductor stocks, and net selling by both foreign and institutional investors. Until global market instability settles, we recommend increasing cash positions and trimming high-volatility holdings.
Next week’s second-quarter earnings reports from U.S. mega-tech companies (specifically regarding AI profitability) are expected to be the turning point in determining if the memory semiconductor market has indeed hit its peak.
Data Pending:
- Latest brokerage opinions on industrial/energy sector holdings (Hanwha Ocean, SungEel HiTech, etc.)
- Updated target price adjustments for large-cap financial and defensive stocks
This report is based on public filing information and news data as of 15:00 on July 13, 2026. Given the extremely high market volatility, we strongly recommend checking the latest brokerage reports before making any investment decisions.
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