56% of Stock Gifts for Kids are Samsung Shares.
Samsung Electronics Emerges as the Top Stock Gift for South Korean Minors Amid AI Boom KB Securities , a leading South Korean brokerage, recently revealed a fascinating trend in the country’s "stock gifting" market. In April 2026, Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930) accounted for a staggering 56.3% of all stocks gifted to minors under the age of 18. The AI-Driven Rally The surge in popularity for Samsung is largely fueled by its explosive market performance. Since the beginning of the year, the stock has surged by +80.93% , driven by optimistic earnings forecasts linked to the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) expansion. Beyond the tech giant, other popular stocks gifted to children include: Kia: 6.5% Kakao: 6.1% HLB: 3.7% The SK hynix Paradox Surprisingly, SK hynix , another major beneficiary of the AI wave, accounted for only 1.5% of gifted shares. Analysts suggest that "price accessibility" is the primary barrier; SK hynix shares are currently trading at ...