Foreigners and Institutions 'Double Pull' Buying... KOSPI Maintains 2450 Level
On the 9th, dealers are working in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Euljiro, Seoul. On this day, the KOSPI index started at 2438.63, up 22.13 points (0.92%) from the previous trading day, and continued its strong performance. The won-dollar exchange rate opened at 1120.0 won, down 0.4 won. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] Thanks to the combined buying spree by institutions and foreigners, the KOSPI index showed strength on the afternoon of the 9th.
As of 2:24 PM that day, the KOSPI recorded 2450.33, up 1.4% (33.83 points) compared to the previous session.
The KOSPI opened at 2438.63, up 0.92% (22.13 points) from the previous trading day, and then widened its gains.
In the KOSPI market, net buying by foreigners and institutions was prominent. Foreigners net bought 300.2 billion KRW, and institutions net bought 471.3 billion KRW. On the other hand, individuals net sold 757.6 billion KRW.
By sector, chemicals (3.19%), machinery (3.93%), and construction (2.71%) rose. Non-metallic minerals (0.22%) and others were on a downward trend.
Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, Samsung Electronics (0.67%), LG Chem (2.22%), Celltrion (2.52%), and Samsung SDI (6.81%) rose, while SK Hynix (0.23%) and Samsung Biologics (1.93%) fell.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index also rose 1.54% (12.85 points) from the previous session to 849.63.
The KOSDAQ started strong at 845.81, up 1.08% (9.03 points) from the previous trading day, and continued its upward trend.
In the KOSDAQ market, foreigners net bought 126 billion KRW. Individuals and institutions net sold 80 billion KRW and 17.6 billion KRW, respectively.
By sector, digital content (2.22%), manufacturing (1.88%), and telecommunications equipment (1.37%) rose, but internet (1.58%) declined.
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