KOSPI’s first-half 69% rise, yet retail investors 8out of 7suffered losses
While the KOSPI rose 2026in the first half of the year, 69most individual investors remained in loss territory. Among the top 50stocks most heavily purchased by individuals, 25were in loss territory, and in some stocks, 80% or more of investors were at a loss. Concentrated individual buying and short-term volatility were observed simultaneously.
While the KOSPI rose 2026in the first half of the year, 69most individual investors remained in loss territory. A gap between the index’s rise and individual investors’ actual experience was confirmed.
The results showed that among the top 50stocks most heavily purchased by individuals, half, or 25stocks, were in loss territory. The stocks with the highest net buying and the actual profit-making segment did not coincide.
In several popular stocks, 80% or more of investors were at a loss. The loss ratio was particularly high among stocks with a high proportion of individual ownership.
The report said that individual buying had become increasingly concentrated. The data showed a trend of funds being concentrated in the most heavily purchased stocks.
There were also cases in which a sidecar was triggered following a sharp decline in the 5 range over a short period. The records included periods of high market volatility.
The data was based on materials as of 2026-07-08. The article also included the percentage of individual gains and losses by stock, along with a list of the most heavily purchased stocks.
There was mention that stock-related conversations had declined among individual investors. Reports also indicated that the spread of losses had changed their perceived sentiment.
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