'Buying at the peak' was mocked, but now...
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On the 19th of last month, just after the purchase, the stock price fell to 562,000 won, causing losses to exceed 46 million won, which prompted a wave of online mockery saying "a whole year's salary just vanished." However, based on the current stock price of 658,000 won as of today, Mr. A's stock valuation stands at approximately 535.61 million won. This means he is sitting on an unrealized gain of about 31.74 million won compared to the original purchase price. Based on the intraday high of 662,000 won, the profit exceeds 35 million won.
The mood in online communities regarding Mr. A's investment has also reversed. Public opinion that had condemned it as "reckless gambling" during the downturn is shifting to reactions like "a decisive choice has ultimately paid off."
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https://www.wikitree.co.kr/articles/1106890
