Compound Semiconductors (SiC/GaN) +8.65%, KOSPI Closes +0.65% as KOSDAQ Surges
PickStock AI Summary
- As of market close 2026-08-10, KOSPI 6,299.66 (+0.65%), KOSDAQ 854.47 (+6.97%).
- Relative strength concentrated in compound semiconductors (SiC/GaN), silver, and semiconductor materials, while banks, LNG shipping, and tire/rubber lagged.
- Data passed freshness checks for index reference dates and theme price caches; single-day signals should be reconfirmed by next trading day's volume and flow.
TL;DR
- KOSPI 6,299.66 (+0.65%)
- KOSDAQ 854.47 (+6.97%)
- Top themes today: Compound semiconductors (SiC/GaN), Silver, Semiconductor materials
This brief summarizes the Korean market close on 2026-08-10, global macro snapshot, and strength across 100 investment themes. Use it as a starting point to gauge next session opening flows.
Korean Market Close
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOSPI | 6,299.66 | 40.89 | +0.65% |
| KOSDAQ | 854.47 | 55.66 | +6.97% |
Global Macro Snapshot
| Metric | Value | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|
| VIX (Fear Index) | 15.47 | - |
| US 10Y | 4.660% | - |
| Dollar Index (DXY) | 99.65 | - |
| KRW/USD | ₩1,418.57 | - |
| S&P 500 | 7,757.64 | - |
| NASDAQ | 26,690.62 | - |
| WTI Crude | $79.02 | - |
| Gold | $4,405.60 | - |
| Bitcoin | $65,190 | - |
Top 3 Themes Today
| Rank | Theme | Avg Move | Up/Down | Leading Gainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compound Semiconductors (SiC/GaN) | +8.65% | 13/0 | SK Siltron (036710) +20.55% |
| 2 | Silver | +7.62% | 5/0 | Korea Zinc Co., Ltd. (010130) +11.66% |
| 3 | Semiconductor Materials | +7.15% | 10/2 | SK Siltron (036710) +20.55% |
Capital concentrated in top themes today, with compound semiconductors leading at +8.65% and SK Siltron (036710) up +20.55%. Silver and semiconductor materials also showed strong gains.
Bottom 3 Themes Today
| Rank | Theme | Avg Move | Up/Down | Leading Laggard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banks | -1.20% | 6/6 | Woori Financial Group (316140) -4.17% |
| 2 | LNG Shipping | -0.42% | 6/7 | Cheniere Energy (LNG) -3.62% |
| 3 | Tire/Rubber | -0.33% | 6/4 | Goodyear Tire and Rubber (GT) -4.73% |
Banks, LNG shipping, and tire/rubber underperformed, with banks down an average of -1.20%.
What to Watch Next Session
- Top 3 themes averaged +7.81%, showing a clear color of money. Trend-following setups appear meaningful, however single-day data should not be the sole basis for decisions.
Do not base trading decisions on a single trading-day signal. Confirm with trends over 5 trading days or more and macro context.
Further Reading
- 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: 2026-08-10. Data sources: Naver Finance, Yahoo Finance, CNN Fear & Greed. Generated after checking price outliers and reference dates. For informational purposes, not investment advice or solicitation.
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