KOSPI and KOSDAQ Indices Rise Influenced by US Stock Market Gains

[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] The KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices started higher.

At 9:21 a.m. on the 21st, the KOSPI was at 2393.26, up 0.27% (6.41 points) from the previous trading day. The KOSPI opened at 2387.01, up 0.04% (1.06 points) from the previous day, and maintained its upward trend.

The KOSPI is analyzed to have been influenced by the U.S. stock market, which closed higher due to strong earnings from major companies. Hi Investment & Securities Research Center said, "The market is expected to rise due to the strong U.S. stock market and Tesla's solid earnings, but attention should be paid to the won-dollar exchange rate and the Chinese stock market trends during the session." The won-dollar exchange rate opened at 1313.0 won, up 0.1 won.

Regarding investment trends, individual and foreign investors bought stocks worth 33.2 billion won and 46.7 billion won respectively, while institutions sold stocks worth 81.9 billion won alone.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics (0.99%), LG Energy Solution (0.65%), NAVER (2.85%), Samsung SDI (0.18%), LG Chem (0.93%), and Kakao (1.38%) showed gains. Conversely, SK Hynix (-0.98%), Samsung Biologics (-0.24%), and Hyundai Motor (-1.06%) declined.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was at 791.84, up 0.14% (1.12 points) from the previous trading day. The KOSDAQ opened at 792.95, up 0.28% (2.23 points) from the previous day. Regarding investment trends, individual investors alone bought stocks worth 71.6 billion won, while foreign and institutional investors sold stocks worth 64 billion won and 4.5 billion won respectively.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Celltrion Healthcare (-1.56%), HLB (-1.78%), Celltrion Pharm (-1.12%), Alteogen (-2.43%), and Seegene (-4.33%) declined, while EcoPro BM (1%), L&F (2.37%), Kakao Games (1.36%), and Pearl Abyss (2.28%) rose.

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