According to data released by the Korea Economic Daily, it has emerged that high‑return investors—those in the top 1% of the market—purchased shares of infrastructure and older companies at low prices when their stock prices plunged, then sold them after they rose, including semiconductor‑related stocks such as Samsung Electronics, thereby realizing gains.
In particular, many of these investors decided to buy when infrastructure sector stocks fell sharply in early 2024, but started to recover within the trading day, allowing them to build a portfolio that aligns with top‑1% return levels.
Meanwhile, at the same time, Samsung Electronics also confirmed that even though semiconductor‑related stocks were on an upward trend, investors sold their shares and realized profits. This demonstrated a strategic approach that maximizes returns by exploiting market volatility.
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