Top 1% performing investors at Mirae Asset Securities net-bought Samsung Electronics, Simtech, Doosan, and Samsung SDI on May 15 morning, while selling SK Hynix despite its 27% ADR surge overnight. The trading patterns emerged by 11:00 local time May 15, according to data compiled by Mirae Asset Securities tracking its highest-earning clients over the previous month. High-performing investors took profits on SK Hynix after its domestic shares jumped 10.77% to 2.119 million won, following the American Depositary Receipt rally in US markets, while accumulating Samsung Electronics as it rose 6.08% to 279,000 won. Korean stocks experienced sharp intraday swings during this period as investors navigated semiconductor sector volatility.
Top Investors Accumulated Samsung Electronics as Valuation Appeal Emerged
Samsung Electronics ranked as the most net-bought stock among Mirae Asset Securities' top 1% investors by 11:00 on May 15, trading at 279,000 won with a 16,000 won (6.08%) gain. The semiconductor sector showed strength in overnight New York trading, while US inflation data eased concerns and drew buying into large-cap chip stocks. Samsung Electronics' relatively deeper price correction compared to peers highlighted its valuation appeal to high-performing investors.
Simtech, a semiconductor package substrate manufacturer, ranked second in net-buying, surging 10,900 won (10.09%) to 118,900 won at the same timestamp. Relief over sustained global AI semiconductor infrastructure demand spread to backend process and component stocks. Doosan (6.98% gain) placed third, while Samsung SDI (9.71% gain) took fourth position on energy storage system momentum and earnings improvement expectations.
SK Hynix Led Sell List Despite 10.77% Domestic Gain and 27% ADR Surge
SK Hynix topped the net-sell list among top performers on May 15 morning despite trading at 2.119 million won, up 10.77%, following its American Depositary Receipt's 27% surge in US markets overnight. High-earning investors took profits as the stock rebounded sharply in a short period. Samsung Electro-Mechanics (11.59% gain) ranked second in net-selling, followed by Samyang Foods (0.28% gain) in third and SK (9.96% gain) in fourth. Hanmi Semiconductor, which surged 26.99% intraday, placed fifth on the sell list.
May 14 Trading Showed Beauty and Holding Company Focus
On the previous trading day of May 14, top 1% investors' net-buy rankings featured APR, Samsung Electronics preferred shares, SK, and Dalba Global. During this period when the KOSPI index explored bottom levels with sharp intraday swings, low-price buying concentrated in beauty and holding company stocks that had shown excessive declines. The May 14 net-sell list included Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Alteogen, and LG Energy Solution in top positions.
Mirae Asset Securities compiles trading data from its top 1% earning clients over the previous month and publishes real-time, daily, and five-day statistics through its mobile trading system. The firm notes this statistical data represents simple informational guidance unrelated to the company's opinions and does not guarantee investment suitability or profit achievement for individual investors. Theme-related stocks carry abnormal volatility risks.
FAQ
Why did top investors sell SK Hynix on May 15 despite its 27% ADR surge?
Top 1% performing investors at Mirae Asset Securities sold SK Hynix on May 15 morning to take profits after its domestic shares jumped 10.77% to 2.119 million won, following the stock's 27% American Depositary Receipt surge in US markets overnight. The sharp short-term rebound prompted profit-taking behavior among high-earning traders.
What stocks did Mirae Asset Securities' top investors buy most on May 15?
By 11:00 local time May 15, the top 1% investors net-bought Samsung Electronics (up 6.08% to 279,000 won) as first choice, followed by Simtech (up 10.09% to 118,900 won), Doosan (up 6.98%), and Samsung SDI (up 9.71%). Samsung Electronics attracted buying due to its valuation appeal after a relatively deeper price correction compared to semiconductor sector peers.
