"Samsung Electronics Rescue Arrives": Over Half Earned 2.5 Million Won Profit... Most Polarized Outcomes

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 its analysis of domestic stock trading data from January to November, 67.0% of individual investors made a profit. The average profit was calculated at 9.12 million won. In contrast, 33% of individual investors suffered an average loss of 6.85 million won.

Among investors who made a profit, the segment with profits of 'up to 1 million won' accounted for the highest proportion at 54.4%. This was followed by 'over 1 million won to 10 million won' at 32.3%, and 'over 10 million won' at 13.3%.

For losses, the segment with losses of 'up to 1 million won' was also the largest at 57.1%. 'Over 1 million won to 10 million won' accounted for 30.1%, and 'over 10 million won' made up 12.9%. Both profits and losses were concentrated in the smaller amount segments.

By stock, Samsung Electronics showed the most significant divergence in individual investor performance. Among those who sold Samsung Electronics, 81.4% recorded an average profit of 2.5 million won, while 18.6% incurred an average loss of 1 million won.

For customers 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% above 90,000 won. Only 0.5% sold when the stock price exceeded 110,000 won. Conversely, for customers who realized losses, 53.3% bought at 50,000-60,000 won, 32.3% at 70,000-80,000 won, and 14.4% at over 90,000 won.

By market, 71% of individual investors who sold KOSPI stocks realized profits, whereas for KOSDAQ stocks, 53% made profits and 47% incurred losses, showing a similar proportion between gains and losses. Based on the number of customers this year, the top profit-generating KOSPI stocks included Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Doosan Enerbility, while the top loss-incurring stocks were Samsung Electronics, Kakao, and NAVER.

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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-incurring stocks.

A representative from Shinhan Investment Corp. stated, "The performance of individual investors varies greatly depending on index and stock selection, as well as timing of trades," adding, "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 bought, sold, and held by the top 1,000 investors by return rate through the 'Top Investors' Picks' section within the Shinhan SOL Securities MTS.