Feb 15: 1 Strong Theme — Defense & War

February 15, 2017 · #Defense & War

1 strong theme — 1 recurred. Top: Defense & War +1.9%.

Strong themes1 Top change+1.9% LeaderLIG Defense&Aerospace

Average change by strong theme

Average change of member stocks, by theme · descending
Defense & War
+1.9%

Theme leaders · recent trend

The line is the trend; the end-point colour is the last trading day's direction. Stocks without enough price history show as -
ThemeLeaderChangeTrend
Defense & WarLIG Defense&Aerospace+2.14%

On 2017-02-15, Defense & War was the standout theme. All 4 of its 4 tracked stocks closed higher, giving the group an average change of 1.9%.

The rally marked a return rather than a debut. The theme recurred after a gap of 97 days, starting a streak of 1 session.

Kuk Young G M posted the largest move at 2.29%, while leader LIG Defense&Aerospace rose 2.14% to close at 71700. Hanwha Aerospace gained 1.83% and Victek added 1.35%.

Today’s Strong Themes at a Glance

#ThemeStatusAvg. changeUp/TotalLeader
1Defense & Warrecurred after 97 days+1.9%4/4LIG Defense&Aerospace

Theme by Theme

1. Defense & War (recurred after 97 days)

StockChangeCloseLeader
Kuk Young G M 006050+2.3%1,790
LIG Defense&Aerospace 079550+2.1%71,700★
Hanwha Aerospace 012450+1.8%42,579
Victek 065450+1.4%3,390

Closing Thoughts

The next question is whether Defense & War can extend a streak that currently stands at 1 session. No same-day news was attached to the theme in the data, so the move has no clear catalyst on record.

Trading activity is the other thread to follow. Victek changed hands 2463971 shares, far more than the 92234 shares traded in LIG Defense&Aerospace.