Kospi Breaks 7,000, Retail Investors Grow Uneasy Over Missed Gains and Pullbacks

The Kospi crossed the 7,000 mark for the first time, rising more than 70% from the start of the year, and anxiety among retail investors has intensified. Some said they hesitated over buying “800,000 Nix” and missed the chance, expressing a sense of deprivation. Others said that even with returns of about 30%, they remain nervous about possibly giving back profits. As the rally continues, both the burden of entering late and the caution of investors already holding sharply risen stocks have increased. Some market participants even described the mood as no different from a gambling table, reflecting heightened concern over overheating. Source: mk.co.kr