Why Korean Money Is Moving to U.S. Stocks — KOSPI vs. Wall Street Explained
While 33 trillion won left Korean brokerages, retail investors poured over 10 trillion into U.S. stocks. What makes the two markets so different?
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While 33 trillion won left Korean brokerage accounts, retail investors bought over 10 trillion won in U.S. stocks — weary of KOSPI's persistent trading range.
Amid KOSPI's wild swings, investors in their 20s–30s are shifting to U.S. stocks and crypto. Bitcoin is holding the $78,000 level despite rate-hike fears.
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