Why investors were urged not to sell stocks after a 20% gain

At the 2026 Seoul Money Show held on May 9 at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, stock investors were advised not to rush to sell simply because they had made a 20% gain, but to consider holding for at least five years. The speaker said wealthy people are those who have experienced the magic of compounding, adding that once investors experience it, they too can build wealth. In a session that mentioned growth stocks such as Tesla, the central message was the accumulated effect of long-term holding and compounding over short-term profits. It showed that time and patience can shape investment results amid volatility. Source: mk.co.kr