A case of a public official investing as much as 500 million won by utilizing leverage on SK Hynix stock is drawing attention.
Economic expert A recently said through his blog, "Last November, a public official B, estimated to be in his 30s, drew attention by betting 500 million won on Hynix stock."
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However, B posted again in early January this year. He said, "When SK Hynix stock approached 500,000 won per share, the securities company called saying the collateral ratio was insufficient," and "I changed 80 million won from financial loans to cash stocks to prevent forced selling."
He said, "The monthly interest on the 300 million won loan was 2.6 million won," and "I only took 10% profit and withdrew everything."
B said, "From last year to now, I have made about 140 million won in profits in the process of buying and selling semiconductor stocks," and "I believe the semiconductor industry will continue an upward trend until 2028, and I plan to save some funds as they are settled and use the remaining funds for investment again."
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