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Korea - KOSPI Conviction Book

KOSPI exposure for US-based investors. Most names accessible via OTC ADRs; KRX-direct names (.KS suffix) need IBKR or a similar broker with Korea cash-equity access. Korea Discount is structurally narrowing - Value-Up Index +130% since Sep-2024, KOSPI +75% YoY, Macquarie projects +48% earnings growth for 2026, bank payout ratios mandated 36% → 50%+ by year-end. Holdco names (HYMTF, SSGQF, 402340.KS) trade at 40-50%+ NAV discounts - the "bargain bin" the user flagged. Memory leg overlaps with the AI memory bubble.

source: own-research-2026-05-02

Aligns with the DRAM / HBM Memory bubble2/12

Hypothetical· equal-weight buy at inception, mark-to-market today

May 3 → Sep 9 · 12/12 picks · equal-weight
+370800.7%
Korea - KOSPI Conviction Book
+6.2%
SPY
+370794.5%
alpha
topHXSCL+4449672.2%·SHG+23.4%·KB+19.6%
dragCPNG-27.4%·LPL-25.5%·PKX-23.9%

AI Memory

2 picks

Banks · Value-Up payout

2 picks

Holding Co · Deep Value

2 picks

Industrial · Grid + Steel

2 picks

Tech / Consumer

2 picks

Telecom · Yield

2 picks

Frequently asked questions

What stocks are in the Korea - KOSPI Conviction Book watchlist?
The Korea - KOSPI Conviction Book watchlist tracks 12 tickers on QuantAbundancia: SSNLF, HXSCL, KB, SHG, HYMTF, SSGQF, KEP, PKX, CPNG, LPL, plus 2 more.
What is the Korea - KOSPI Conviction Book watchlist?
KOSPI exposure for US-based investors. Most names accessible via OTC ADRs; KRX-direct names (.KS suffix) need IBKR or a similar broker with Korea cash-equity access. Korea Discount is structurally narrowing - Value-Up Index +130% since Sep-2024, KOSPI +75% YoY, Macquarie projects +48% earnings growth for 2026, bank payout ratios mandated 36% → 50%+ by year-end. Holdco names (HYMTF, SSGQF, 402340.KS) trade at 40-50%+ NAV discounts - the "bargain bin" the user flagged. Memory leg overlaps with the AI memory bubble.

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