[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 12 Huvitz (065510) increased 0.67%, compared with Sept. 9, to 14,800 won (US$ 13.29). It had declined 0.98% through the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates risk, records 2.3% over the same period over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSDAQ, the investment return of Huvitz was satisfactory among its peer group and its volatility for one month was also proper. Over the recent month, the return-on-risk, the return on invest

[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 12, VATECH  (043150) declined 0.13% from Friday to 37,300 won (US$ 33.51). It had declined 15.24% through the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates volatility of stock, records 2.3% on the same period over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSDAQ, the monthly volatility of VATECH was around the average of that of its peer group, but the investment return for one month was at an absolutely low level. Over the recent month, th

[THE INVESTOR] South Korea’s KB Kookmin Card is in talks for taking over Vietnamese microfinance company HANDICO Finance Company, local news reported on Sept. 11.HANDICO Finance Company is a subsidiary of the state-run construction firm Hanoi Housing Development and Investment Corporation (HANDICO).According to reports citing unnamed finance industry sources, KB Kookmin Card is in talks with HANDICO for taking over the microfinance company. KB is said to be focusing on developing measures for re

[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 9, Kangwon Land (035250). declined 1.5%, compared with yesterday, to 39,300 won (US$ 36.66). It had declined 7.12% through the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates variableness, records 1.4% over the same period of time over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSPI, even though the monthly earnings rate of Kangwon Land Inc. stayed negative, its volatility for one month was at the lowest level. Over the recent month, the Retu

[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 9, Dongsuh (026960) declined 1.65%, compared with yesterday, to 29,750 won (US$ 26.98). It had declined 8.62% through the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates volatility of stock, records 1.3% on the same period over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSPI, since the monthly volatility of Dongsuh was the lowest, the earnings rate over one month was also relatively lower than that of its peer group's. Over the recent month,

[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 9, Namyang Dairy Products (003920) declined 1.99%, compared with yesterday, to 699,000 won (US$ 634.54). It had edged along with a similar price through the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates volatility of stock, records 1% on the same period over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSPI, Namyang Dairy Products was not only the most satisfactory in investment return among its peer group, but also the lowest in volatility.

[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 9, Mando (204320)  declined 3.93%, compared with yesterday, to 256,500 (US$232.69). It had increased 2.19% through the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates variableness, records 2.3% over the same period of time over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSPI, the monthly earnings rate of Mando was proper, while its volatility within 1 month was considerably higher than that of its peer group's. Over the recent month, the Retu

[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 9 Lotte Chilsung (005300) declined 1.03%, compared with yesterday, to KRW 1,537,000 won (US$ 1,397.31). It had declined 6.12% through the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates variableness, records 1.3% over the same period of time over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSPI, Lotte Chilsung was not only satisfactory in investment return among its peer group, but its volatility was also the lowest. Over the recent month, the

[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 9 INTOPS (049070) declined 1.31%, compared with yesterday, to18,900 won (US$ 17.18). It had declined 9.81% through the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates variableness, records 1.6% over the same period of time over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSDAQ, even though the monthly volatility of INTOPS was the lowest, the earnings rate over one month was also the lowest with a decline of stock price. Over the recent month,

[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 9 Seoul Broadcasting System (034120) declined 0.21%, compared with yesterday, to 23,900 won (US$ 21.75). It had declined 7.96% through the past month. Standard deviation, the risk index for stock price, was 1% on the same period of time over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSPI, SBS was not only satisfactory in investment return among its peer group, but its volatility was also the lowest. Over the recent month, the Return On Risk,

[THE INVESTOR] On Sept. 9, Hyosung (004800) rose 1.16% to 131,000 (US$ 119.27). It had declined 8.63% through the past month. Standard deviation, the variableness index, was 2.1% over the same period over one month.Compared with its close competitors within the same industry, KOSPI, as the monthly volatility of Hyosung was relatively expand, the stock price was stay at a low level with decline. Over the recent month, the return-on-risk, the return on investment with consideration about risk, was

[THE INVESTOR] Daewoong Pharmaceutical (069620) fell 2.2 percent as of 10:55 a.m., Sept. 9, falling to 75,400 won (US$ 68.54). It has declined 17.51 percent over the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates risk, for the same period is 2.8 percent.Due to monthly volatility of Daewoong Pharmaceutical being highest among competitors listed on KOSPI, the investment return for one month was negative. Over the recent month, return-on-risk was -6.2 percent.  - Compared with industrial index, th

[THE INVESTOR] As of Sept. 9 10:10 a.m., Nexen Tire (002350) declined 2.06 percent to 14,250 won (US$ 12.95). It has risen 2.89 percent over the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates volatility of stock, for the period is 1.7 percent.Compared to competitors listed on KOSPI, the monthly earnings rate of Nexen Tire is considerably higher but its volatility is relatively lower. Over the recent month, return-on-risk was 1.7 percent. Low volatility and a satisfactory stock price pushed up t

[THE INVESTOR] Korea Gas Corp. (036460) rose 2.77 percent as of 9:40 a.m. Sept. 9, to 44,500 won (US$ 40.46). The company’s stock price has increased 0.56 percent over the past month. Standard deviation, which indicates volatility of stock, for the period is 1.4 percent.Compared to competitors listed on KOSPI, the monthly earnings rate and volatility of Korea Gas was considerably higher. Over the recent month, return-on-risk was 0.4 percent.   - Return-on-risk of 0.4 is higher than the industria