The top five returns (based on valuation gain/loss rate) for the first week (September 21–23) of MoneyToday's '3rd ETF Investment King Competition' were claimed by the following nicknames: △EconomyMajorLet'sSee(16.10%) △inseed(14.62%) △Lisene(12.24%) △SteadyPatience(11.47%) △Malcom123(10.11%). All top performers came from 'self-directed' accounts. They mainly traded domestic index inverse ETFs and semiconductor-related ETFs to generate profits.
EconomyMajorLet'sSee increased returns by investing in ETFs tracking the KOSPI index and semiconductors. At the start of the week, as U.S.-driven semiconductor momentum lifted the KOSPI, they traded 'TIGER KOSPI Large-Cap' and 'TIGER Semiconductor TOP10'. On the 23rd, ahead of market open, Meta announced a new AI agent, leading to expectations of increased demand for AI semiconductor chips, which triggered buying pressure on semiconductor stocks. EconomyMajorLet'sSee also traded 'KODEX Samsung Electronics Single-Stock Leverage', recording a realized gain/loss rate of 5%.
During trading hours, as the KOSPI index's upward momentum slowed, they purchased 200 million shares of 'KODEX 200 Futures Inverse 2X'. After retaining only about 5% of these holdings, they took profits, recording a gain of 170.32 million won. inseed, ranked second in returns, also generated significant profits using 'KODEX 200 Futures Inverse 2X'.
Lisene, ranked third, and SteadyPatience, ranked fourth, invested exclusively in 'KODEX Semiconductor Leverage'. They held all positions without selling a single share, maximizing the effect of compound interest. Malcom123, ranked fifth, appropriately utilized Sanjeon Nix single-stock leverage and inverse products according to market conditions.
The top five holdings most commonly held by all participants were entirely dominated by semiconductor companies and themes. Amid expectations that profitability in AI-related industries would remain robust even during a rising market interest rate environment, these choices attracted investors. From first to fifth place: △'KODEX SK Hynix Single-Stock Leverage' △'KODEX AI Semiconductor TOP2 Plus' △'PLUS Global HBM Semiconductor' △'SOL SK Hynix Futures Single-Stock Inverse 2X' △'KODEX Semiconductor Leverage' were listed.
In the pension investment category, the number one return was claimed by the nickname 'EPB(3.20%)'. EPB included 'TIGER U.S. Philadelphia Semiconductor NASDAQ' and 'SOL AI Semiconductor TOP2 Plus' in their portfolio and held all positions without selling a single share to generate profits.
In the domestic stock category, the number one return was achieved by the nickname 'GyuhoRang(6.55%)'. GyuhoRang also invested nearly all of their 1 billion won cash holdings—leaving only about 30,000 won—in 'SOL AI Semiconductor TOP2 Plus' and held them.
In the global category, the number one return was claimed by the nickname 'TheHuntersEagles(6.30%)'. They constructed their portfolio mainly around 'KODEX U.S. CPU Semiconductor TOP10' and 'HANARO U.S. AI Memory Semiconductor TOP4+'. Regarding 'SOL U.S. AI Software', they bought and sold within a single day, securing a profit of 170.32 million won.
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