Shinhan Investment & Securities Releases Analysis of Individual Investor Performance
This year, 7 out of 10 individual investors realized an average profit of 9.12 million won through stock investments.
On December 18, Shinhan Investment Corp. announced that, based on an analysis of domestic stock trading data from January to November, 67.0% of individual investors made profits. The average profit amounted to 9.12 million won. In contrast, 33% of individual investors incurred an average loss of 6.85 million won.
Among profitable investors, those who earned “less than 1 million won” accounted for the largest share at 54.4%. This was followed by “more than 1 million won and up to 10 million won” at 32.3%, and “over 10 million won” at 13.3%.
For losses, the segment of “less than 1 million won” was also the largest at 57.1%. “More than 1 million won and up to 10 million won” accounted for 30.1%, and “over 10 million won” for 12.9%. Both profits and losses were concentrated in the lower amount ranges.
By stock, Samsung Electronics showed the widest divergence in individual investor outcomes. Among those who sold Samsung Electronics, 81.4% realized an average profit of 2.5 million won, while 18.6% incurred an average loss of 1 million won.
For those who realized profits, the selling price was distributed as follows: 35.0% in the 70,000-80,000 won range, 34.2% in the 50,000-60,000 won range, and 30.9% at 90,000 won or higher. Only 0.5% sold when the stock price exceeded 110,000 won. Conversely, for those who realized losses, the purchase price was most commonly in the 50,000-60,000 won range at 53.3%, followed by 32.3% in the 70,000-80,000 won range, and 14.4% at 90,000 won or higher.
By market, 71% of individual investors who sold KOSPI-listed stocks realized profits, while for KOSDAQ-listed stocks, 53% realized profits and 47% incurred losses, showing a nearly even split. Based on the number of customers this year, the top profit-generating KOSPI stocks included Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Doosan Enerbility. The top loss-generating stocks included Samsung Electronics, Kakao, and NAVER.
In the KOSDAQ market, EcoPro, Robotis, and Rainbow Robotics were among the top profit-generating stocks, while EcoPro, EcoPro BM, and Hurim Robot were among the top loss-generating stocks.
A representative from Shinhan Investment Corp. stated, “The performance of individual investors varies greatly depending on the index, stock selection, and timing of trades,” and added, “We will support investors in making rational decisions by providing data analysis and services.”
Meanwhile, Shinhan Investment Corp. is also releasing the top 10 stocks and ETFs most frequently bought, sold, and held by the 1,000 highest-yielding investors through the “Top Investors’ Picks” section within the Shinhan SOL Securities MTS app.
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