Foreigners and Institutions Net Buy Push KOSPI to Close at 2540 Level... KOSDAQ Rises 1.4%

On the 18th, dealers are working in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Euljiro, Seoul. On this day, the KOSPI index opened at 2,548.85, up 9.70 points (0.38%) from the previous trading day. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] On the 18th, the KOSPI and KOSDAQ closed higher due to net buying by foreign and institutional investors.

On that day, the KOSPI index closed at 2545.64, up 0.26% (6.49 points) from the previous day.

The KOSPI opened at 2548.85, up 0.38% (9.7 points) compared to the previous trading day, showing several fluctuations throughout the session.

In the KOSPI market, foreigners and institutions net bought 93.5 billion KRW and 50.6 billion KRW respectively. Conversely, individuals net sold 125.2 billion KRW.

By sector, chemicals (1.55%), paper & wood (1.62%), and pharmaceuticals (2.72%) rose, while medical precision instruments (1.62%) and distribution (1.11%) declined.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics (1.37%), SK Hynix (0.1%), and Hyundai Motor (1.64%) fell, whereas Samsung Biologics (4.91%), LG Chem (3.35%), NAVER (2.18%), and Celltrion (1.75%) rose.

The KOSDAQ index closed at 851.74, up 1.46% (12.27 points) from the previous day.

KOSDAQ started at 842.55, up 0.37% (3.08 points) from the previous trading day, gradually gaining strength.

In the KOSDAQ market, foreigners and institutions net bought 251.5 billion KRW and 30 billion KRW respectively. In contrast, individuals net sold 228.5 billion KRW.

By sector, entertainment & culture (1.23%), digital content (2.01%), and telecommunications equipment (1.63%) rose.

Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, CJ ENM (0.44%) was the only one to decline. Meanwhile, Celltrion Healthcare (1.69%), HL Biopharma (0.32%), Alteogen (0.67%), and EcoPro BM (1.52%) rose.

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