Apr 23: 2 Strong Themes — North Korea, Banks

April 23, 2018 · #North Korea #Banks

2 strong themes — 1 recurred · 1 new. Top: North Korea +7.6%.

Strong themes2 Top change+7.6% LeaderIlshin Stone

Average change by strong theme

Average change of member stocks, by theme · descending
North Korea
+7.6%
Banks
+4.8%

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
North KoreaIlshin Stone+18.85%
BanksHana Financial Group+7.27%

On 2018-04-23, two themes led the session: North Korea and Banks. North Korea posted an average change of 7.56%, while Banks averaged 4.76%.

North Korea appeared as a new theme, but only 5 of its 9 stocks rose. Ilsung Construction gained 29.83% and Sambu Construction 29.52%, while Daeho Al moved -12.43%.

Banks came back after a 10-day gap, and all 3 of its stocks rose. Leader Hana Financial Group rose 7.27%, ahead of Woori Bank at 3.59% and Industrial Bank Of Korea at 3.43%.

Today’s Strong Themes at a Glance

#ThemeStatusAvg. changeUp/TotalLeader
1North Koreanew+7.6%5/9Ilshin Stone
2Banksrecurred after 10 days+4.8%3/3Hana Financial Group

Theme by Theme

1. North Korea (new)

StockChangeCloseLeader
Ilsung Construction 013360+29.8%2,655
Sambu Construction 001470+29.5%2,150
Ilshin Stone 007110+18.9%3,090★
Shinwon 009270+15.9%3,465
SAMPYO Cement 038500+13.2%5,240
Hyundai Elevator 017800-4.8%65,424
Cheryong Electric 033100-10.5%15,750
Seondo Electric 007610-11.6%7,650
Daeho Al 069460-12.4%13,875

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2. Banks (recurred after 10 days)

StockChangeCloseLeader
Hana Financial Group 086790+7.3%47,200★
Woori Bank 000030+3.6%15,850
Industrial Bank Of Korea 024110+3.4%16,600

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Closing Thoughts

One headline said the exchange planned investment warnings for 7 North Korea theme stocks. A next point to check is whether North Korea spreads beyond 5 of 9 gainers.

In Banks, news reported that Hana Financial Group beat first-quarter expectations. A next data point is whether the theme extends its streak beyond 1 day.