Entertainment, finance, and high-dividend ETFs rise amid semiconductor plunge
2026year 7month 13day on the KOSPI, the semiconductor 'top two' plunged, while entertainment and culture stocks, financial-related stocks, and high-dividend ETFs advanced. Wonik IPS said it plans to expand next year's facilities by up to 2times, and the industry was divided over the possibility of a semiconductor revaluation as well as the view that the sector has already risen to a high level.
7month 13day, the KOSPI market saw mixed moves by sector. The semiconductor 'top two' closed sharply lower, while entertainment and culture-related stocks, financial stocks, and high-dividend ETFs rose on the same day.
Market reports said semiconductor weakness and the sectors showing relative strength at the same time. Some investors said a shift toward high-dividend and financial ETFs was being observed.
One company disclosed that it could increase next year's expansion scale by up to 2times. The announcement raised expectations during trading for a revaluation of related equipment and materials stocks.
There was also an article discussing the possibility of a future revaluation in the semiconductor sector. Another article reported expert views that semiconductors have already risen a lot and that the strategy for the second half of the year should be different.
Market reports described capital shifting among sectors. However, each report presented only facts based on specific figures and company announcements.
Today’s reports also included remarks recommending that investors check the schedules for individual companies’ earnings announcements and verify disclosures. They warned that investors should pay attention to the need to confirm disclosures and earnings results.