KOSPI, Institutional Investors Net Buying... Morning Gains Around 0.3%

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[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] The KOSPI, which had fallen more than 1% the previous day due to concerns over armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia, is maintaining an upward trend supported by net buying from institutional investors.

As of 10:38 a.m. on the 23rd, the KOSPI stood at 2716.86, up 0.37% (10.07 points) compared to the previous trading day. The KOSPI opened at 2727.43, up 0.76% (20.64 points) from the previous day. Although the rate of increase has slowed, the upward trend continues due to net buying by institutions. Looking at investment trends, institutions alone purchased stocks worth 113 billion KRW, while individuals and foreigners sold stocks worth 14.9 billion KRW and 94.7 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, textiles and apparel (3.01%), construction (2.82%), medical precision (2.54%), and machinery (1.34%) showed the largest gains. Among related stocks, F&F showed an increase of over 4%, while Hansome (2.1%) and Shinwon (1.9%) maintained upward momentum.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, LG Energy Solution (0.34%), Samsung Biologics (0.26%), LG Chem (0.17%), and Kakao (0.65%) showed gains. Samsung Electronics (-0.54%) and NAVER (-1.12%) were on a downward trend.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index stood at 873.36, up 0.6% (5.25 points) from the previous trading day. The KOSDAQ index opened at 873.23, up 0.6% (5.21 points), and showed gains of over 1% during the session. Looking at investment trends, individuals alone purchased stocks worth 94.9 billion KRW. Foreigners and institutions sold stocks worth 76.5 billion KRW and 21.9 billion KRW, respectively.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Celltrion Healthcare (-0.47%), EcoPro BM (-0.49%), Celltrion Pharm (-0.92%), and CJ ENM (-0.15%) declined, while L&F (0.57%), Pearl Abyss (0.84%), Kakao Games (1.28%), Wemade (1.69%), and HLB (0.84%) rose.

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