KOSPI Maintains Mixed Trend Around '3250 Level'... Kakao Rises to 3rd Place in Market Cap Intraday

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jihwan] On the 15th, the KOSPI continued to show mixed trends around the '3250 level' as individual investors alone continued net buying into the afternoon. Kakao extended its winning streak for seven consecutive trading days, surpassing NAVER to rank third in KOSPI market capitalization during the session.

As of 1:46 PM, the KOSPI stood at 3,257.65, up 5.52 points from the previous trading day. The KOSPI opened at 3,253.17, up 1.04 points (0.03%) from the previous close of 3,252.13. It briefly rose to the 3,260 level but mostly fluctuated within a narrow range.

By investor type, foreigners and institutions sold net amounts of 175.1 billion KRW and 49.1 billion KRW, respectively. Individuals bought a net 224 billion KRW.

The top 10 stocks by market capitalization showed mixed movements. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rose by 0.25% and 1.18%, respectively. Kakao increased by 1.05%, continuing its seven-day winning streak. Meanwhile, LG Chem (-0.85%) and Samsung Biologics (-1.06%) declined.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ fell 1.65 points to 995.76. The KOSDAQ opened at 998.05, up 0.64 points (0.06%) from the previous close of 997.41, but soon turned downward.

The KOSDAQ also saw notable net selling by foreigners and institutions, who sold 148.6 billion KRW and 48.2 billion KRW, respectively. Individuals bought a net 211.8 billion KRW.

Among the top 10 KOSDAQ stocks by market capitalization, Celltrion Pharm had the largest decline at -3.90%. Celltrion Healthcare (-2.35%) and Kakao Games (-0.69%) also fell. On the other hand, CJ ENM (0.12%), EcoPro BM (0.63%), and SK Materials (0.60%) rose.

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