Tesla and SOXL Continue to Lead...
Asset Entities Surprises with 1,088% Return
Young Investors Focus on Rapidly Rising and Leveraged Stocks...
Middle-Aged Investors Shift to Growth Stocks Based on Earnings
Last month, as a result of the tariff suspension measures between the United States and China, global stock markets experienced a positive trend, and it was found that so-called "Seohak ants" (Korean retail investors trading overseas stocks) achieved investment returns of up to 7%.
On June 10, Kakao Pay Securities announced that, after analyzing the returns and top purchased stocks of users who traded U.S. stocks on its platform during May, the average return for all users was 6.9%. This is the highest return recorded since January of this year.
Tesla and SOXL Remain Strong... 'Asset Entities' Surprises with 1,088% Return
While in April, investments were heavily concentrated in semiconductor leveraged ETFs, in May, major technology stocks, including Tesla, dominated the top ranks, signaling a shift in investment patterns. The top purchase by total amount in May was TSLL, a 2x leveraged Tesla ETF, which posted a 45% return for the month. This was followed by SOXL, a 3x leveraged semiconductor ETF (33%), and Tesla (23%) in second and third place, respectively, continuing to lead the tech stock rally.
A particularly notable stock was Asset Entities (ASST), which achieved an astonishing 1,088% return in May, newly entering the top 9 by purchase amount. This stock, which surged sharply in a short period, saw strong buying momentum from investors in their 20s and 30s seeking to realize profits.
Investors in Their 20s and 30s Continue to Focus on Rapidly Rising and Leveraged Stocks... Those in Their 40s and 50s Shift from High-Risk Leveraged Products to Growth Stocks Based on Earnings
Investors in their 20s and 30s continued aggressive investment strategies while also boosting their returns. Unlike April, when their average return was minus 2.4%, in May it rebounded to 5.6%, showing a clear recovery. Their investments were notably concentrated in leveraged ETFs such as TSLL and SOXL, as well as in rapidly rising stocks like Asset Entities (ASST, 1,088%), Next Technology Holding (NXTT, 590%), and SharpLink Gaming (SBET, 2,224%).
Investors in their 40s and 50s achieved stable results through a strategy centered on large-cap technology stocks. Their average return was 8.1%, the highest among all age groups. In particular, consistent trust and focus on major stocks such as Tesla (23%), Nvidia (24%), IonQ (47%), and Palantir (11%) proved effective. The inclusion of some rapidly rising stocks in their portfolios also provided additional momentum for return increases. There is a clear trend of shifting from ultra-high-risk leveraged ETFs, which had a large share in April, back to large, blue-chip stocks.
Kakao Pay Securities explained, "In May, following the announcement of the U.S.-China tariff suspension, investor sentiment toward technology stocks rebounded sharply, and this trend was directly reflected in actual buying patterns. In particular, there was a distinct differentiation in investment behavior by age group, with strategic approaches to not only large technology stocks but also leveraged ETFs and rapidly rising stocks."
More detailed information on the May investment trends of Kakao Pay Securities users can be found in the "Very Useful Investment News" section, available under the "Securities" menu in the "More" tab at the bottom of the Kakao Pay app.
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