It Has Risen as Much as It Can, But It Keeps Rising…? | Kim Jung-hwan, Manager, Hana Securities Club1WM Center

Summary

The video features Kim Jung-hwan of Hana Securities discussing current client sentiment and practical portfolio actions in a strong Korean market. He advises new investors to scale into Korean equities with partial cash deployment, favors rotating from laggards into market leaders, and highlights the Korean defense sector's Saudi defense exhibition catalyst. He also says AI semiconductors should retain market leadership for the next one to two years and notes money moving from bank and insurance products into equities.

• Korean market has rallied strongly, but client sentiment mixes happiness, frustration, regret, and anxiety.
• The guest recommends gradual entry into Korean equities, using only 30-40% of cash initially.
• He suggests rotating out of non-leading stocks and into market leaders in tranches.
• The Korean defense sector is highlighted for the WDS 2026 event in Saudi Arabia and possible order announcements.
• AI semiconductors are expected to maintain market leadership for one to two years.
• Funds are reportedly moving from bank and insurance products into equities.
• Real estate selling ahead of the May 9 deadline is discussed without a specific tradable vehicle.
• Additional buying is framed around 3%, 5%, and 7% pullbacks only when target prices are raised.