770亿美元“弹药”蓄势待发！韩国“蚂蚁军团”携巨量资金回流 力撑韩股再续涨势

Group 1 - South Korean retail investors are preparing to return to the domestic stock market with a record amount of funds, aiming to chase returns in one of the hottest markets globally [1] - The available funds for stock purchases reached a historical high of 111 trillion KRW (approximately 77 billion USD), indicating a shift in investment direction among retail investors [1] - The Korean benchmark Kospi index has surged 31% year-to-date, outperforming global indices, with local institutions being the largest net buyers in this rally [1] Group 2 - President Lee Jae-myung is focusing on boosting stock market valuations and encouraging local retail investors, known as the "ant army," to shift funds from real estate and overseas markets to domestic stocks [2] - The number of active stock trading accounts in South Korea has surpassed 100 million for the first time, reflecting the effectiveness of promotional efforts by brokerages [2] - The introduction of the "Reshoring Investment Account" policy allows investors to receive up to 100% capital gains tax exemption if they reinvest profits from overseas stocks into the domestic market [2] Group 3 - South Korean regulators are preparing to approve single-stock ETFs to attract retail investors seeking leveraged returns, with a leverage cap set at two times [3] - The most favored stocks among retail investors include Hyundai Motor, SK Hynix, and Samsung Electronics, benefiting from strong corporate earnings driven by the AI boom [3] - The Korean market is experiencing a revival due to government-led initiatives and robust earnings in sectors like semiconductors, meeting investor expectations [3]