"A staggering 1,241% return"... Five stocks snapped up by ultra-wealthy investors with assets of over 10 billion won

[Financial News] Wealthy investors who rode the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom and the semiconductor supercycle are flocking to securities firms after posting record-breaking returns. Mirae Asset Securities said on the 23rd that the number of high-net-worth clients who have deposited more than 3 billion won with the firm has more than tripled in just one year.
According to Mirae Asset Securities, the number of VIP clients with assets of at least 3 billion won exceeded 9,500 as of the end of May. That is more than a 200% increase from the 3,000 range in May last year, and the month-on-month growth rate also reached 26%, showing a sharp upward trend. In particular, the number of ultra-wealthy clients managing more than 10 billion won also more than doubled over the same period, rising from the 600 range to around 1,400.
This surge is seen as more than just an asset expansion effect from the market rally. It also reflects a money move of large sums of capital from banks to securities firms, along with demand from wealthy investors seeking to get ahead of global investment opportunities. That trend has aligned with Mirae Asset Securities' differentiated wealth management capabilities.
SK hynix posts a 1,241% return... Early bets on AI and mobility leaders
The main driver behind the asset growth of these ultra-wealthy investors was their early investment in structural growth stocks such as AI, semiconductors and mobility. Their most widely held domestic stocks were Hyundai Motor Company, followed by SK hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hanmi Semiconductor and Sanil Electric. In overseas equities, global megatech names such as Broadcom Inc., NVIDIA, Micron Technology, Inc. and Tesla dominated the top positions.
Their sharp market judgment translated into extraordinary returns. An analysis of returns from December 2024 to May this year showed that SK hynix, one of their key holdings, delivered a stunning 1,241.6% gain. Micron Technology, Inc. (1,058%), Samsung Electronics (495.9%) and Sanil Electric (260.1%) also generated massive profits.
Mirae Asset Securities said its investment decisions were successful because it identified future growth industries by fully leveraging its digital platform and global network.
A Mirae Asset Securities official said, "The fact that the number of high-net-worth clients tripled in just one year shows that the market fully recognized the company's investment philosophy and outstanding management capabilities." The official added, "Based on our Customer Alliance philosophy, which holds that a customer's success is the company's performance, we will continue to set a new standard in the VIP asset management market by offering unmatched Life Care Program services and high-level insights."


moon@fnnews.com Moon Young-jin Reporter