Samsung finance tech-sector ETFs holding Samsung

Tech-sector ETFs holding Samsung Finance saw inflows of $500M in the past week, suggesting renewed institutional confidence. Options market data shows increased call volumes, hinting bullish sentiment in short-term pricing. South Korea's top presidential adviser, Kim Yong-beom, said OpenAI was seeking to order 900,000 semiconductor wafers in 2029, and planned to set up joint ventures with Samsung and SK Hynix to build two data centers in South Korea with an initial capacity of 20 megawatts. The Shenzhen-based hardware giant has been a target of American policymakers since President Donald Trump’s first term, when Washington embarked on a yearslong campaign to curtail Beijing’s semiconductor prowess. It added Huawei to its Entity List, restricting the flow of technology to the Chinese firm. Samsung Finance shares traded at ₩77,500 today, slightly down 0.8% from yesterday’s close, with intraday volatility reflecting global semiconductor demand concerns. Analysts see Q3 revenue likely to climb 8% YoY, supported by AI-related chip sales. Market sentiment remains bullish if exports data stays resilient.