Retail Investors Profited in Q1 Despite War Shock Hitting Korean Stocks

In the first quarter of this year, an external shock from the U.S.-Iran war struck markets in March, yet many retail investors in Korea who sold domestic shares still recorded gains. According to the original report, 8 out of 10 individual investors who sold Korean stocks during the quarter made a profit on their sales. The key point is that, despite heightened market volatility caused by the war issue, retail investors did more than avoid losses; many realized actual gains. The result shows that even when external risks shake the stock market, outcomes can differ depending on each investor’s response and holdings. Source: mk.co.kr