KOSPI 2710 and KOSDAQ 930 'Barely Holding' Mixed Trend... Foreigners and Institutions Sell Together Again

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Seon-ae] On the 20th, the KOSPI started lower while the KOSDAQ started higher. In the early session, foreigners and institutions are both showing a 'sell' preference, while individuals are countering with 'buy' orders.

On this day, the KOSPI opened at 2718.49, down 0.40 points (0.01%) from the previous session, and the KOSDAQ opened at 933.29, up 1.73 points (0.19%). The KOSPI is fluctuating around the 2710 level, and the KOSDAQ is holding the 930 level. Both indices appear to lack strength compared to the previous day.

As of 9:10 AM, only individuals are net buyers. Foreigners and institutions are both recording net sales.

Individuals are buying approximately 198.3 billion KRW and 62.3 billion KRW in the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets, respectively. Foreigners are selling about 76.4 billion KRW and 50.7 billion KRW in both markets, respectively. Institutions are also showing a selling preference with about 123.3 billion KRW and 11.1 billion KRW in both markets, respectively.

Looking at the KOSPI sector status, the Food and Beverage sector (+0.97%) shows a notable upward start, with Transportation and Warehousing (+0.81%) and Textiles and Apparel (+0.34%) also on the rise. On the other hand, sectors such as Electric and Gas Utilities (-0.97%) and Medical Precision (-0.59%) are declining.

Additionally, sectors like Chemicals (+0.16%), Pharmaceuticals (+0.14%), and Paper and Wood (+0.05%) are rising together, while Telecommunications (-0.49%), Non-metallic Minerals (-0.42%), and Construction (-0.16%) are falling together. Samsung Electronics, a representative KOSPI stock, is trading down 0.89% at 66,700 KRW, with LG Energy Solution, SK Hynix, and Samsung Biologics all in decline.

In the KOSDAQ, the Food and Beverage & Tobacco and Transportation sectors are showing strong gains of over 1%. Digital Content, IT Components, and IT Software are also on the rise. Conversely, Entertainment Culture, Broadcasting Services, and Telecommunications Broadcasting Services are slightly weak. EcoPro BM and L&F are rising by 0.63% and 1.28%, respectively.

Seo Sang-young, a researcher at Mirae Asset Securities, predicted, "A stock market characterized by individual stocks will unfold as concerns over global economic slowdown and the rising won-dollar exchange rate collide with expectations for the earnings season."

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