KOSPI Hesitates, Returns to the 1800s Range

Closed at 1898... KOSDAQ Ends Slightly Higher at 637
Individual Buying Remains Strong＿Nearly 1 Trillion Won Net Purchase in KOSPI

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[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] The KOSPI index, which had risen to the 1900 level in a month, has fallen back to the 1800 range.

On the 20th, the KOSPI closed at 1898.36, down 0.84% (16.17 points) from the previous day. After surpassing the 1900 mark for the first time in over a month on the 17th, it has dropped back to the 1800 range.

In the securities market, individual investors net bought 958.4 billion KRW. On the other hand, foreigners and institutions net sold 494.8 billion KRW and 485.3 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, the machinery sector saw the largest gain at 3.78%. This was followed by electric and gas utilities (3.17%), telecommunications (2.70%), medical precision instruments (2.67%), and construction (2.15%). Conversely, the transportation and warehousing sector fell by 8.07%. Additionally, the electrical and electronics sector (2.33%), banking (2.18%), and securities (1.52%) mainly declined.

Among the top 10 market capitalization stocks, only three stocks rose: LG Saenghwal Health (1.04%), NAVER (0.56%), and Celltrion (0.47%). LG Chem (3.03%), Hyundai Motor (2.89%), Samsung Electronics (2.53%), SK Hynix (@.50%), and Samsung SDI (1.22%) declined. Samsung Biologics remained unchanged.

In the securities market, a total of 516 stocks rose, including one stock hitting the upper price limit. 337 stocks fell, and 50 stocks remained unchanged.

Meanwhile, the KOSDAQ closed at 637.82, up 0.48% (3.03 points) from the previous day. Around 1:16 PM, it rose to 642.19, up 1.17% from the previous day, before slightly falling to close.

Individual investors also showed strong buying in the KOSDAQ market. Individuals net bought 138.1 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions net sold 26 billion KRW and 104.4 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, computer services saw the largest gain at 3.14%. This was followed by transportation (3.08%), non-metallic minerals (2.45%), pharmaceuticals (2.21%), information devices (1.81%), and medical precision instruments (1.81%). Conversely, paper and wood (5.56%), internet (1.98%), entertainment and culture (1.68%), broadcasting services (1.07%), and semiconductors (0.87%) declined.

More than half of the top 10 market capitalization stocks fell. Studio Dragon had the largest decline at 4.59%, followed by Pearl Abyss (4.26%), HL Biopharma (2.19%), and KMW (1.39%). On the other hand, Hugel rose 15.14%. Seegene also rose 10.88%, while Helixmith and Celltrion Pharm increased by 2.46% and 0.99%, respectively.

In the KOSDAQ market, a total of 751 stocks rose, including five stocks hitting the upper price limit. A total of 491 stocks fell, including two stocks hitting the lower price limit, and 85 stocks remained unchanged.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.