Medium2026-09-13Short term · Leans negativeLonger term · Neutral

Retail Flees on DeepSeek Shock; Big Money Buys Korean Memory

DeepSeek-driven AI efficiency concerns prompted Korean retail investors to sell Samsung and SK Hynix, while institutions and big money bought the dip. The divergence reflects differing views on AI memory demand. Short-term retail selling may pressure prices, but institutional buying could provide support. The long-term impact hinges on whether AI investment slows due to efficiency gains.

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Startup Fortune · 09-13 11:58 KST
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g-enews.com · 09-13 11:30 KST
Retail Flees on DeepSeek Shock; Big Money Buys Korean Memory
The DeepSeek shock triggered panic selling by retail investors in Korean memory stocks, while institutions and foreign funds scooped up SK Hynix and peers at bargain prices. The shift from weak to strong hands could set the stage for a rebound if AI memory demand holds.