Oct 16: 8 Strong Themes — Biotechnology, Beauty & Cosmetics
8 strong themes — 1 running · 7 recurred. Top: Biotechnology +16.1%.
Strong themes8
Top change+16.1%
LeaderFrom Bio
Average change by strong theme
Average change of member stocks, by theme · descending
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 -
| Theme | Leader | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | From Bio | +29.98% | |
| Beauty & Cosmetics | L&C Bio | +23.81% | |
| Semiconductor Equipment | Exicon | +22.40% | |
| Semiconductor Materials & Components | Tiger Elec | +16.98% | |
| HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) | MKElectron | +13.92% | |
| Gene Therapy & Genomics | HLB Genex | +16.89% | |
| Cancer Immunotherapy | Vaxcell-Bio Therapeutics | +10.54% | |
| Defense & War | Sec | +8.66% |
On Oct 16, every strong theme closed with all 10 of its stocks higher. Biotechnology led with an average change of 16.07%, and From Bio topped the group at 29.98%.
Beauty & Cosmetics was the only theme on a streak, rising for a second straight session with an average change of 15.03%. L&C Bio led the group, up 23.81%.
Chip names came back after an 8-day gap. Semiconductor Equipment averaged 13.9%, led by Exicon at 22.4%, while Semiconductor Materials & Components averaged 13.11%.
Today’s Strong Themes at a Glance
| # | Theme | Status | Avg. change | Up/Total | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biotechnology | recurred after 9 days | +16.1% | 10/10 | From Bio |
| 2 | Beauty & Cosmetics | 2 days running | +15.0% | 10/10 | L&C Bio |
| 3 | Semiconductor Equipment | recurred after 8 days | +13.9% | 10/10 | Exicon |
| 4 | Semiconductor Materials & Components | recurred after 8 days | +13.1% | 10/10 | Tiger Elec |
| 5 | HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) | recurred after 8 days | +10.4% | 10/10 | MKElectron |
| 6 | Gene Therapy & Genomics | recurred after 15 days | +9.7% | 10/10 | HLB Genex |
| 7 | Cancer Immunotherapy | recurred after 15 days | +9.5% | 10/10 | Vaxcell-Bio Therapeutics |
| 8 | Defense & War | recurred after 14 days | +9.4% | 10/10 | Sec |
Theme by Theme
1. Biotechnology (recurred after 9 days)
- Episode: started 2026-10-16, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
From Bio 377220 | +30.0% | 2,840 | ★ |
Samik Pharm 014950 | +18.6% | 7,980 | |
Curiox Biosystems 445680 | +18.3% | 68,000 | |
HLB Genex 187420 | +16.9% | 2,500 | |
Aminologics 074430 | +14.8% | 1,014 | |
Peptron 087010 | +13.6% | 99,200 | |
Remed 302550 | +12.8% | 2,390 | |
Inventera 0007J0 | +12.7% | 9,310 | |
OliX Pharmaceuticals 226950 | +12.1% | 98,000 | |
curacle 365270 | +11.0% | 9,380 |
2. Beauty & Cosmetics (2 days running)
- Episode: started 2026-10-14, day 6
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
From Bio 377220 | +30.0% | 2,840 | |
J2kbio 420570 | +24.7% | 8,700 | |
L&C Bio 290650 | +23.8% | 70,100 | ★ |
Kodi 080530 | +12.9% | 2,120 | |
Outin Futures 227610 | +11.9% | 928 | |
Genome&Company 314130 | +10.4% | 4,705 | |
SMCG 460870 | +10.4% | 3,300 | |
Apr 278470 | +8.9% | 325,500 | |
Bonne 226340 | +8.7% | 5,550 | |
Cosmecca Korea 241710 | +8.6% | 113,200 |
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3. Semiconductor Equipment (recurred after 8 days)
- Episode: started 2026-10-16, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Exicon 092870 | +22.4% | 54,100 | ★ |
Tfe 425420 | +16.9% | 62,900 | |
Intekplus 064290 | +16.0% | 57,700 | |
Systems Technology 039440 | +13.9% | 30,800 | |
Seojin System 178320 | +13.9% | 39,700 | |
Neosem 253590 | +13.4% | 14,960 | |
Laserssel 412350 | +11.9% | 5,230 | |
UniTest 086390 | +10.3% | 11,670 | |
Koses 089890 | +10.2% | 30,000 | |
Dawon Nexview 323350 | +10.0% | 11,700 |
4. Semiconductor Materials & Components (recurred after 8 days)
- Episode: started 2026-10-16, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
LTC 170920 | +17.2% | 36,500 | |
Tiger Elec 219130 | +17.0% | 83,400 | ★ |
OKins Electronics 080580 | +16.1% | 29,000 | |
Semcns 252990 | +14.7% | 16,800 | |
MKElectron 033160 | +13.9% | 17,150 | |
Hanyang Digitech 078350 | +13.3% | 38,900 | |
Protec Mems Technology 147760 | +10.6% | 3,600 | |
Micro2nano 424980 | +10.0% | 10,340 | |
3S Korea 060310 | +9.2% | 1,335 | |
HVM 295310 | +9.1% | 60,300 |
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5. HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) (recurred after 8 days)
- Episode: started 2026-10-16, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Systems Technology 039440 | +13.9% | 30,800 | |
MKElectron 033160 | +13.9% | 17,150 | ★ |
Laserssel 412350 | +11.9% | 5,230 | |
UniTest 086390 | +10.3% | 11,670 | |
Micro2nano 424980 | +10.0% | 10,340 | |
Di 003160 | +9.9% | 40,500 | |
ISC 095340 | +9.0% | 160,800 | |
HANMI Semiconductor 042700 | +9.0% | 210,000 | |
Justek 153890 | +8.3% | 7,390 | |
Yest 122640 | +8.1% | 26,550 |
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6. Gene Therapy & Genomics (recurred after 15 days)
- Episode: started 2026-10-16, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
HLB Genex 187420 | +16.9% | 2,500 | ★ |
Genome&Company 314130 | +10.4% | 4,705 | |
AbClon 174900 | +10.4% | 23,800 | |
Kanaph Therapeutics 0082N0 | +10.1% | 10,360 | |
GC Genome 340450 | +9.2% | 9,230 | |
Helixmith 084990 | +8.7% | 4,080 | |
Curocell 372320 | +8.6% | 23,500 | |
Rznomics 476830 | +8.0% | 22,100 | |
Geninus 389030 | +7.9% | 1,650 | |
Samyang Biopharm 0120G0 | +6.8% | 43,500 |
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7. Cancer Immunotherapy (recurred after 15 days)
- Episode: started 2026-10-16, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
curacle 365270 | +11.0% | 9,380 | |
Vaxcell-Bio Therapeutics 323990 | +10.5% | 4,110 | ★ |
AbClon 174900 | +10.4% | 23,800 | |
Kanaph Therapeutics 0082N0 | +10.1% | 10,360 | |
Aptabio Therapeutics 293780 | +9.3% | 6,970 | |
Aimed Bio 0009K0 | +9.0% | 20,800 | |
MedPacto 235980 | +8.9% | 3,145 | |
Helixmith 084990 | +8.7% | 4,080 | |
LigaChem Biosciences 141080 | +8.6% | 68,300 | |
Cellid 299660 | +8.4% | 2,300 |
8. Defense & War (recurred after 14 days)
- Episode: started 2026-10-16, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Catis 140430 | +12.8% | 2,155 | |
Daesung Hi-Tech 129920 | +11.3% | 7,600 | |
Haein 003010 | +10.8% | 7,190 | |
RF Materials 327260 | +9.4% | 44,750 | |
Sec 081180 | +8.7% | 5,720 | ★ |
Kencoa Aerospace 274090 | +8.6% | 9,780 | |
KNS Space and Defence 487400 | +8.4% | 4,915 | |
Duksanhimetal 077360 | +8.4% | 11,890 | |
Innosimulation 274400 | +8.4% | 2,370 | |
Hanwha Aerospace 012450 | +7.8% | 888,000 |
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Closing Thoughts
Most themes ran only one day, so it remains to be seen whether they show up again. HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) averaged 10.44%, with MKElectron leading at 13.92%.
Biotech-linked groups also returned after a 15-day gap. Gene Therapy & Genomics averaged 9.7%, led by HLB Genex, while Defense & War averaged 9.45%.