Foundry Theme +7.08%, KOSPI Rises to 6,598.26
PickStock AI Summary
- As of market close on 2026-08-05, KOSPI 6,598.26 (+3.76%), KOSDAQ 799.59 (+2.42%).
- Relative strength concentrated in foundry, compound semiconductors (SiC/GaN), and HBM memory, while gaming, esports, and carbon credits were weak.
- Data uses indices and theme price caches that passed freshness guards, and single-day signals should be reconfirmed by next-day volume and order flow.
TL;DR
- KOSPI 6,598.26 (+3.76%)
- KOSDAQ 799.59 (+2.42%)
- Strong themes today: Foundry, Compound Semiconductors (SiC/GaN), HBM Memory
This note summarizes the Korean market close on 2026-08-05, global macro snapshots, and strength across 100 investment themes. Use it as a starting point to gauge next session's open.
Korea Market Close
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOSPI | 6,598.26 | 239.31 | +3.76% |
| KOSDAQ | 799.59 | 18.87 | +2.42% |
Global Macro Snapshot
| Metric | Value | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|
| VIX (Fear Index) | 16.13 | - |
| US 10Y | 4.627% | - |
| Dollar Index (DXY) | 99.88 | - |
| KRW/USD | ₩1,425.18 | - |
| S&P 500 | 7,736.52 | - |
| Nasdaq | 26,584.99 | - |
| WTI Crude | $76.28 | - |
| Gold | $4,221.50 | - |
| Bitcoin | $64,057 | - |
Top 3 Strong Themes Today
| Rank | Theme | Avg Change | Up/Down | Leading Strong Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foundry | +7.08% | 11/0 | LG Innotek (011070) +14.48% |
| 2 | Compound Semiconductors (SiC/GaN) | +5.83% | 14/0 | LG Innotek (011070) +14.48% |
| 3 | HBM Memory | +5.66% | 16/0 | STX (071970) +12.55% |
Money flowed into foundry, compound semiconductors, and HBM memory, with the TOP 3 average at +6.19%.
Bottom 3 Weak Themes Today
| Rank | Theme | Avg Change | Up/Down | Leading Weak Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaming | -1.52% | 3/8 | Kakao Games (293490) -6.83% |
| 2 | Esports | -1.20% | 2/9 | Wemade (112040) -3.48% |
| 3 | Carbon Credit | -0.99% | 5/4 | NRG Energy (NRG) -15.48% |
Gaming, esports, and carbon credits showed signs of capital outflow.
How to Approach the Next Session
- TOP 3 themes average +6.19%, so capital direction is clear, and trend-following strategies are valid, though chasing gains should be done with scaling.
Avoid making trading decisions on a single trading-day signal, and combine with trends over 5 trading days or more and macro changes.
For More Detail
- Weekly reports and insights: PickStock Insights
- How to use macro indicators: Three indicators to gauge market temperature
- Theme-related stock mindmaps: PickStock Theme Explorer
Report date: 2026-08-05. Data sources: Naver Finance, Yahoo Finance, CNN Fear & Greed. Created after checking price outliers and reference dates. This is for information only and not investment advice.
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