Kim Sook regrets missing SK Hynix rally, reports -38% ETF loss

Comedian Kim Sook revealed an anecdote about missing a chance to purchase SK Hynix shares in the past, while also confessing that her current ETF investments are recording a return of -38%.

On the 14th, macroeconomics expert Oh Gun-young and investment expert Michael Min-soo Kim appeared on KBS 2TV's 'Problem Child in House' to discuss stock investing and retirement asset management.

During the broadcast, Michael Min-soo Kim shared an anecdote about recommending investment items to Yang Se-chan on a previous show. Recalling the situation, he said, "I recommended S Electronics and H Hynix. But at that time, I was scolded."

It was reported that SK Hynix's stock price was in the 700,000 won range at the time. Yang Se-chan remarked, "I was suspicious because you recommended stocks that everyone knows," adding, "Back then, H Hynix was in the 700,000 to 800,000 won range." This effectively expressed his regret for not following that investment advice.

Listening to this story, Kim Sook also shared her own experience. She confessed, "I was listening right there at the time, but I didn't buy it either."

In response, Michael Min-soo Kim brought laughter to the set by saying, "A lot was edited out back then. I was speaking sincerely, but since they wouldn't accept it, I thought, 'Those people will never make money.'"

Kim Sook revealed that she has not only missed past buying opportunities but is also suffering significant losses in her ongoing investments.

She stated, "My current return is minus 38%," noting that she is recording substantial valuation losses in her ETF investments. Upon hearing this, Michael Min-soo Kim reacted by saying, "It's actually a good time," causing the studio to erupt in laughter as Kim Sook made a facial expression suggesting it was hard to accept such a response.

The experts emphasized that rather than being swayed by short-term returns, investors should clearly establish their investment period and purpose.

Oh Gun-young pointed out, "The intention of investing in stocks is 'profit,' but people are a bit impatient. It's an investment psychology that dreams of a jackpot rather than steadily accumulating money."

He continued with advice, saying, "Investing in stocks to make a large amount of money in a short time is extremely dangerous. You shouldn't think, 'I'll buy today and it will be this much tomorrow.' You must look at it long-term."

Ultimately, Kim Sook's case demonstrates that 'knowing a good stock' and 'actually investing' are two entirely different matters. While she missed a buying opportunity right before her eyes in the past and is currently experiencing large valuation losses in ETF investments, experts emphasized that long-term investment principles and risk management are more important than the impatience for short-term profits.