KOSPI Fluctuates Around 2600 Level... Increase in Individual Net Buying Pressure

The KOSPI index opened at 2605.73 on the 26th, up 4.19 points (0.16%) from the previous session. The photo shows the dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, that morning. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] On the 26th, the KOSPI index is fluctuating around the 2600 level.

As of 1:25 PM on the same day, the KOSPI stood at 2606.99, up 0.21% (5.45 points) compared to the previous trading day.

The KOSPI opened at 2605.73, up 0.16% (4.19 points) from the previous day, and has been fluctuating around the 2600 level. During the session, it briefly dropped to 2592.43.

In the KOSPI market, individuals net bought stocks worth 447.9 billion KRW. Conversely, foreigners and institutions net sold 24.8 billion KRW and 434 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, telecommunications (1.39%) and paper & wood (3.03%) rose, while textiles & apparel (1.28%) and electricity & gas (1.54%) declined.

Among the top 10 by market capitalization, Samsung Electronics (1.05%), SK Hynix (1.44%), LG Chem (2.16%), and NAVER (1.8%) rose, whereas Samsung Biologics (0.5%) and Hyundai Motor (0.28%) fell.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was 870.72, up 0.65% (5.60 points) from the previous day.

The KOSDAQ opened at 868.60, up 0.4% (3.48 points) from the previous trading day, showed a decline between 9:05 AM and 9:22 AM, but soon recovered and increased its gains.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals and foreigners net bought 22.7 billion KRW and 58.1 billion KRW, respectively, while institutions net sold 68.4 billion KRW.

By sector, non-metallic minerals (1.51%) and distribution (1.01%) rose, while machinery & equipment (0.57%) and construction (0.13%) declined.

Among the top 10 by market capitalization, none showed a downward trend. Celltrion Healthcare (1.85%), Celltrion Pharm (9.42%), Seegene (2.14%), and EcoPro BM (1.41%) all rose.

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