Comedian Kim Su-yong reveals 45 billion won stock trading history

Comedian Kim Su-yong recently revealed his stock trading history on the Netflix entertainment program ‘Ant Kim Won-hun: The World of Stocks’. During the show, Kim shared his mobile trading system (MTS) screen with comedian Kim Won-hun, detailing his high-frequency day trading activities over a six-year period.

From July 1, 2020, to July 14, 2024, Kim executed approximately 21.1 billion won in purchases and 23.8 billion won in sales, totaling roughly 45 billion won in transaction volume. After accounting for 6.74 million won in commissions and 37.35 million won in taxes, his realized profit stood at 112.15 million won, representing a 0.47% return on total sales.

Kim, who began investing in 1999, explained his strategy of immediate profit realization and quick exits during price drops to avoid long-term losses. He noted that his past experiences with volatile stocks led to significant losses and emotional instability, prompting his current disciplined approach to day trading.