KOSPI fluctuates within box range, closes at 2130 level... KOSDAQ slightly rises

by Keum Boryeong

Published 18 Jun.2020 16:04(KST)

As concerns over the resurgence of COVID-19 grow, the KOSPI closed lower on the afternoon of the 18th, with employees working at the Hana Bank headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. On that day, the KOSPI ended at 2,133.48, down 7.57 points (0.35%) from the previous trading day, while the KOSDAQ index closed at 737.33, up 1.93 points (0.26%) from the previous trading day. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] On the 18th, the KOSPI index moved within a box range and closed at the 2130 level.

On that day, the KOSPI closed at 2133.48, down 7.57 points (0.35%) from the previous session.

The KOSPI opened at 2134.35, down 6.70 points (0.31%) from the previous trading day, and fluctuated within the box range.

In the securities market, individual investors net bought 293.7 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions net sold 191.9 billion KRW and 101.4 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, machinery (0.46%) and transportation and warehousing (0.73%) rose, while pharmaceuticals (0.84%), electric and gas utilities (0.5%), and finance (0.63%) declined.

Among the top 10 by market capitalization, Samsung Electronics (0.19%) and Kakao (0.19%) rose, while SK Hynix (0.69%), Samsung Biologics (1.7%), and NAVER (1.39%) fell.

The KOSDAQ index recorded 737.33, up 1.93 points (0.26%) from the previous session.

The KOSDAQ opened at 738.11, up 2.71 points (0.37%) from the previous trading day, and fluctuated between gains and losses.

In the KOSDAQ market, individual investors net bought 148.6 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions net sold 87.5 billion KRW and 27.8 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, internet (1.57%), semiconductors (1.69%), and information devices (1.38%) rose, while entertainment and culture (1.27%) and IT components (0.31%) declined.