# SK Hynix shares drop after Nasdaq debut Uncertainty over AI chip demand leaves investors hesitant. - **Source:** [US Top News and Analysis](https://brifing.si/source/635540e9-943e-450d-ae52-ae0bfe3b67eb) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/c78bdb89-85bd-4114-b5da-721279ba5056 ## SK Hynix's Nasdaq debut SK Hynix saw a 13% increase on its first trading day on Nasdaq. This reflected strong demand for AI-linked semiconductor stocks. However, this success was met with an unexpected drop in the Seoul stock market. ## Drop in Seoul SK Hynix shares lost more than 12% of their value in the Seoul stock market following the Nasdaq debut. This drop was caused by investors taking profits and uncertainties about the future of AI chip demand. ## Impact of ADR SK Hynix's American Depository Receipt (ADR) debut created a new benchmark for the company's valuation. Analysts noted that the ADR created a discount rate of over 20% between U.S. and Korean shares. ## Investor uncertainty Investors are uncertain about the future of AI chip demand and the supply-demand balance. This uncertainty is seen as one of the main reasons for the sudden drop in SK Hynix shares. ## Future predictions Analysts predict that SK Hynix shares will move in the right direction over the next 6-12 months. Continued AI demand outpacing supply could help the shares regain value. ## AI investments AI investments are expanding beyond semiconductors. This trend is seen as a positive development for memory suppliers like SK Hynix. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/13/sk-hynix-shares-fall-after-stellar-nasdaq-debut.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._