Weekly Theme Wrap (Aug 27 – Aug 31)
5 trading days · top 10 themes — most persistent is Pharma & Biotech at 2 days (weekly avg. +6.0%). Best single day this week: Aug 28, +15.6%.
Average change over the period
Pharma & Biotech was the only theme to run strong on two days in the week of Aug 27 to Aug 31. It posted an average change of 6.01%, with a best day of 6.53% on Aug 31.
JW Pharmaceutical and SillaJen led the group. A same-day Korean news report asked whether the sector could stage a second rally.
The biggest single-day move came from Dementia, up 15.62% on Aug 28 behind Sinsin Pharmaceutical. CCTV & DVR followed at 15.22% on Aug 31, led by Commax.
This Week’s Theme Ranking
| Theme | Days strong | Weekly avg. | Best day | Last status | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharma & Biotech | 2d | +6.0% | 2018-08-31 (+6.5%) | recurred | JW Pharmaceutical, SillaJen |
| Dementia | 1d | +15.6% | 2018-08-28 (+15.6%) | recurred | Sinsin Pharmaceutical |
| CCTV & DVR | 1d | +15.2% | 2018-08-31 (+15.2%) | recurred | Commax |
| Steel Majors / Steel (Small & Mid Cap) | 1d | +11.5% | 2018-08-30 (+11.5%) | recurred | Moonbae Steel |
| Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control | 1d | +10.6% | 2018-08-27 (+10.6%) | recurred | Daesung Microbiological Labs |
| Battery / EV | 1d | +7.2% | 2018-08-27 (+7.2%) | recurred | Posco Future M |
| Employment & Recruiting | 1d | +7.1% | 2018-08-29 (+7.1%) | recurred | The Willbes & |
| Corrugated Board | 1d | +6.5% | 2018-08-31 (+6.5%) | recurred | DaeyangPaperMfg |
| Digital Health & Telehealth | 1d | +5.5% | 2018-08-28 (+5.5%) | recurred | Carelabs |
| Convenience Stores | 1d | +5.4% | 2018-08-28 (+5.4%) | recurred | BGF retail |
Related News by Theme
- Pharma & Biotech (2018-08-31) 제약·바이오株 ‘2차 랠리’ 펼쳐질까 — 한국경제 (Korean)
- Dementia (2018-08-28) [주목! 급등락 종목(8/28)] 배럴, 관계사 美서 치매기술 공개 ‘上’ — 뉴스핌 (Korean)
- CCTV & DVR (2018-08-31) 코맥스·코콤·ITX엠투엠… 버스 CCTV 설치 의무화에 ‘들썩’ — 한국경제 (Korean)
- Steel Majors / Steel (Small & Mid Cap) (2018-08-30) [fnRASSI]장마감, 거래소 상승 종목(문배철강 20.73%↑) — 파이낸셜뉴스 (Korean)
- Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control (2018-08-27) 중앙백신, 3.62% 오르며 체결강도 강세 지속(209%) — 서울경제 (Korean)
What to Watch Next Week
A Korean news report linked the CCTV & DVR move to a rule requiring CCTV on buses. Whether Pharma & Biotech extends its two-day run is the open question for next week.
Every listed theme had recurred, including Steel Majors / Steel (Small & Mid Cap) at 11.51% on Aug 30. Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control reached 10.57% on Aug 27.
Theme heatmap
| 08-27 | 08-28 | 08-29 | 08-30 | 08-31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharma & Biotech | +5.5 | +6.5 | |||
| Dementia | +15.6 | ||||
| CCTV & DVR | +15.2 | ||||
| Steel Majors / Steel (Small & Mid Cap) | +11.5 | ||||
| Vaccines, Diagnostics & Epidemic Control | +10.6 | ||||
| Battery / EV | +7.2 | ||||
| Employment & Recruiting | +7.1 | ||||
| Corrugated Board | +6.5 | ||||
| Digital Health & Telehealth | +5.5 | ||||
| Convenience Stores | +5.4 |