Foreigners Continue Net Buying... KOSPI Maintains 3000

KOSDAQ also rises 1.75%... Surpasses 1020 level

[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] As foreign net buying continues, the KOSPI and KOSDAQ are maintaining levels of 3000 and 1000, respectively.

As of 1:50 PM on the 15th, the KOSPI recorded 3000.88, up 1.08% from the previous trading day. After a firm start at 2989.68, it has continued its upward trend. This marks the first time since the 5th that the index has recovered the 3000 level during intraday trading.

It appears that buying by foreigners and institutions has driven the index higher. In the KOSPI market, foreigners and institutions net bought 257.5 billion KRW and 265.7 billion KRW worth of stocks, respectively. Individuals net sold 520 billion KRW worth of stocks.

Most sectors are on the rise. Pharmaceuticals showed the largest increase at 4.00%. This was followed by Medical Precision (3.24%), Electric & Electronics (1.90%), and Securities (1.89%). Electric & Gas (-1.76%) and Textile & Apparel (-1.22%) declined.

The KOSDAQ recorded 1026.77, up 1.75% from the previous trading day at the same time. After opening slightly higher at 1016.35, it further increased its gains.

In the KOSDAQ market, foreigners and individuals net bought 33.9 billion KRW and 22.6 billion KRW worth of stocks, respectively. Institutions sold 43.2 billion KRW worth of stocks.

Almost all sectors are also on the rise. Distribution (4.04%), Pharmaceuticals (3.46%), Semiconductors (3.21%), and Entertainment & Culture (3.10%) were among the sectors with gains over 3%. Broadcasting Services (-0.93%) and Telecommunications Broadcasting Services (-0.53%) declined.

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