KOSPI Tops 7,000 as Retail Investors Grow Uneasy Despite Gains

Retail investors are becoming more anxious after the KOSPI broke above 7,000 for the first time in history, rising more than 70% from the beginning of the year. According to the original report, one investor expressed frustration after hesitating and failing to buy, saying they “couldn’t buy while worrying at 800,000 Nix.” Even investors already in profit remain nervous, with one saying, “Even with a 30% gain, I’m on edge,” reflecting fear that gains could be lost. As the market rises quickly, feelings of being left behind and warnings that it resembles a gambling arena are also growing. The record-level index rally is boosting investor sentiment, but it is also increasing concern about the pace of the surge. Source: mk.co.kr