Wavering Two-Way Bet... KOSPI Starts Down at 2075, Then Fluctuates Repeatedly

After a Decline at the Start, Slight Rebound... Soon Turning Downward
KOSDAQ, Which Showed an Uptrend Right After Market Open, Also Enters a Downtrend

On the 24th, when the KOSPI index closed down nearly 4%, dealers were working in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Euljiro, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] On the 25th, the KOSPI opened lower at the 2075 level. The KOSDAQ, which showed a slight upward trend in the early session, is also showing a downward trend.

As of 9:23 AM, the KOSPI recorded 2074.76, down 4.28 points (0.21%) from the previous day. It started at 2075.55, down 3.49 points (0.17%) from the previous day, rose slightly, and then entered a downward trend again.

In the securities market, individuals and institutions net bought 109.5 billion KRW and 84.7 billion KRW, respectively. Foreigners net sold 198.7 billion KRW.

Most sectors are on the rise. Non-metallic minerals (1.50%), pharmaceuticals (1.41%), machinery (1.28%), and medical precision (1.07%) were particularly strong. On the other hand, electric and gas utilities (1.01%), insurance (0.35%), and food and beverages (0.24%) declined.

Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, half showed a downward trend. SK Hynix showed the largest decline at 1.41%. This was followed by Samsung SDI (0.93%), Samsung Electronics (0.35%), Hyundai Mobis (0.23%), and LG Chem (0.13%). Meanwhile, Celltrion (0.59%), Samsung Biologics (0.33%), and NAVER (0.27%) rose.

Meanwhile, the KOSDAQ opened at 639.28, down 0.01 points (0.00%) from the previous session, rose briefly, and then entered a downward trend again. As of 9:23 AM, it recorded 633.79, down 5.50 points (0.86%) from the previous day.

In the KOSDAQ market, foreigners and institutions net bought 1.9 billion KRW and 5.9 billion KRW, respectively. In contrast, individuals net sold 7.7 billion KRW.

The KOSDAQ opened at 686.89, up 3.97 points (0.58%) from the previous trading day, and the upward trend continues.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals net bought 21.9 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions net sold 17.1 billion KRW and 3.6 billion KRW, respectively.

Almost all sectors rose. Computer services (2.56%), paper and wood (2.35%), and distribution (2.07%) rose more than 2%. On the other hand, transportation fell the most at 2.19%. Publishing and media reproduction (0.29%) and food and tobacco (0.15%) also declined.

Most of the top 10 stocks by market capitalization also rose. Celltrion Healthcare showed the largest increase at 2.07%. This was followed by Medytox (1.50%), Solbrain (1.38%), and CJ ENM (0.76%). Hugel was the only one to fall, down 0.98% from the previous session.

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