Silver Theme +8.82%, KOSPI 6,852.58 (+5.89%)
PickStock AI Summary
- As of market close 2026-08-20, KOSPI 6,852.58 (+5.89%), KOSDAQ 840.89 (+1.99%).
- Relative strength concentrated in Silver, mRNA vaccines/therapeutics, and AI drug discovery, while banks, steel, and cybersecurity lagged.
- Data used passed index date and theme price cache freshness guards; single-day signals should be reconfirmed by next session volume and flows.
TL;DR
- KOSPI 6,852.58 (+5.89%)
- KOSDAQ 840.89 (+1.99%)
- Top themes today: Silver, mRNA vaccines/therapeutics, AI drug discovery
This briefing summarizes the Korean market close on 2026-08-20, global macro indicators, and strength across 100 investment themes. Use this as a starting point to gauge next session open flows.
Korea Market Close
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOSPI | 6,852.58 | 381.41 | +5.89% |
| KOSDAQ | 840.89 | 16.43 | +1.99% |
Global Macro Snapshot
| Indicator | Value | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|
| VIX (Fear Index) | 15.19 | - |
| US 10Y | 4.653% | - |
| Dollar Index (DXY) | 98.70 | - |
| KRW/USD | ₩1,394.89 | - |
| S&P 500 | 7,707.98 | - |
| Nasdaq | 26,331.09 | - |
| WTI Crude | $86.29 | - |
| Gold | $4,544.90 | - |
| Bitcoin | $71,521 | - |
Top 3 Strong Themes Today
| Rank | Theme | Avg Change | Up/Down | Leading Gainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver | +8.82% | 5/1 | Hecla Mining (HL) +14.43% |
| 2 | mRNA vaccines/therapeutics | +7.75% | 10/0 | BioNTech (BNTX) +21.96% |
| 3 | AI drug discovery | +4.73% | 9/1 | Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) +13.27% |
Money flowed clearly into these themes, with Silver leading at an average +8.82%, and notable buying in mRNA and AI drug discovery.
Bottom 3 Weak Themes Today
| Rank | Theme | Avg Change | Up/Down | Leading Loser |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bank | -2.45% | 0/12 | Woori Financial Group (316140) -5.82% |
| 2 | Steel | -1.47% | 5/6 | Steel Dynamics (STLD) -7.53% |
| 3 | Cybersecurity | -1.24% | 4/5 | CrowdStrike (CRWD) -5.30% |
Flows exited banks, steel, and cybersecurity during the session.
Looking to the Next Session
- TOP 3 themes average +7.10%, showing clear color of money. Trend-following trading appears valid as a signal, however single-day data advises scaling into positions.
Avoid making trading decisions from a single trading-day signal. Evaluate in combination with trends of 5 or more trading days and macro changes.
Read More
- 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: 2026-08-20. Data sources: Naver Finance, Yahoo Finance, CNN Fear & Greed. Generated after checking price outliers and reference dates. This is information only, not investment advice or solicitation.
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