KOSPI Fluctuates Around 2590 Level... Individual Investors Alone Are 'Buyers'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] On the morning of the 11th, the KOSPI, which started off lower, is fluctuating around the flat line.

As of 9:30 AM, the KOSPI index recorded 2,598.14, down 3.80 points (0.15%) from the previous day. The KOSPI index briefly turned upward around 9:18 AM but resumed its decline after four minutes. While individual investors defended the index decline by net buying about 199 billion KRW, foreigners and institutions net sold approximately 39.4 billion KRW and 161.3 billion KRW, respectively.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Kakao rose 0.96%, followed by LG Energy Solution (0.38%), Samsung Electronics (0.30%), LG Chem (0.20%), and Kia (0.12%). On the other hand, Samsung SDI (-1.69%), Samsung Biologics (-0.50%), and SK Hynix (-0.45%) declined. NAVER and Hyundai Motor remained around the flat line.

By sector, Medical Precision (2.49%), Paper & Wood (1.78%), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.47%) rose, while Insurance (-1.88%), Finance (-1.33%), Securities (-0.97%), and Construction (-0.84%) fell.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index recorded 862.20, up 6.06 points (0.71%) from the previous session. The KOSDAQ index started at 853.73, down 2.41 points (0.28%) from the previous trading day, but then turned upward. Individual investors net bought about 37.1 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions net sold about 19.0 billion KRW and 15.7 billion KRW, respectively.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Celltrion Healthcare rose more than 2%, showing the largest increase. Kakao Games (1.41%), Celltrion Pharm (1.33%), and Rino Industries (1.02%) also showed upward trends.

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