Tag: King Ant Research Institute

The Secret to Getting Rich with Dividend Reinvestment: Lessons from Buffett Taro

“No matter what I do, I don’t think it will be difficult to get rich with bank deposits…” There are many investors who want to become rich by accumulating assets, but worry about not knowing where, how much, and how to invest. Is there an investment method that allows even beginners to increase their assets […]

The Key to Living a Long, Healthy Life: Strong Relationships

What should I do to live long without getting sick? It cannot be solved with healthy food or regular exercise alone. According to a study by Harvard University (examining the development of adults) which has been going on for 85 years from 1938 until today, the most necessary thing to live a healthy and happy […]

Revival in Sight: Samsung Heavy Industries Surges Amid Trade War Tensions

A panoramic view of Samsung Heavy Industries’ Geoje Shipyard./Provided by Samsung Heavy Industries “Isn’t the shipbuilding industry entering a certain cycle? “I’m looking forward to a stunning revival like in 2007.” Shipbuilding stock investors smiled brightly on the Korean stock market on the 18th. The catalyst was the expectation that the trade war between the […]

Rising US Bond Interest Rates Spark Concern Among Investors: What’s Next?

“Are you sure you’ll come? “The US 10-year bond interest rate has returned to 4.6% per annum.” (Mr. Kim, investor in his 40s) As US Treasury yields fluctuate, bond investor concerns are growing recently. This is because bond interest rates and bond prices move in opposite directions. On the 15th, the interest rate on 10-year […]

Maximizing Value: The Best Cars for Resale in Korea

“You can buy a car you like and drive it for a long time. “You should buy the car you want and enjoy it, so why should you think about selling it when you get a new car?” In Korea, design and fuel efficiency are often considered when buying a new car, but in developed […]

Unlocking the Secrets of Aging: The Importance of Green Vegetables and Beta-Carotene

Even for people of the same age, their aging clocks can differ by more than 30 years. This is the result of the analysis of data revealed by the Dunedin Study, a very long-term project tracking human life. The Dunedin Study is a medical project that follows the growth process of approximately 1,000 people born […]

Samsung Electronics Executive’s 1 Billion Stock Bet Sparks Office Speculation and Market Optimism

“Only people around me sell everything after being bitten, and it’s been a long time since I’ve seen someone pay such a large amount of money.” (Mr. Kim, office worker in his 40s) “Isn’t it a positive sign that management has bought stocks?” (Mr. Kim, an executive in a listed company) Although the stock price […]

Navigating the Payroll Pyramid: Understanding Salaries and Financial Realities of Office Workers in Korea

“I was so jealous when I saw the shopping cart full of fruits, vegetables, and meat at the Costco checkout counter. “How much money do I have to make to be able to shop freely like that?” “If you look at ordinary people’s matchmaking programs these days, there are so many contestants with salaries worth […]

Disappearing Dividend Tears: A Look at the Changing Landscape of Dividend Stocks in Korea

“This year, the dividend tears have disappeared.” (Mr. Lee, an office worker in his 50s) On February 28th, Hyundai Motor Company shareholders were shocked when they saw the closing price (248,000 won). As it was an ex-dividend date (the day when the right to receive dividends ends), I thought that the stock price would naturally […]

The Growing Disparity: Stock Prices Soaring While Real Economy Lags Behind

“The gap between stock prices and the real economy is too big to be happy.” On the 7th, Japan’s representative index, the Nikkei Average, rose to 40,472 during the day, breaking another intraday record high, and a worrying criticism from the head of the Japanese business community is attracting attention. In an interview with Shukan […]