KOSPI and KOSDAQ Start Higher... Semiconductor and Battery Sectors Strong

Korea Exchange, Yeouido, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

On the 14th, the KOSPI and KOSDAQ started higher. Institutions are showing a 'buying' trend, driving both major indices. Both semiconductors and batteries are on the rise.

As of 11 a.m., the KOSPI closed at 2,557.48, up 0.90% (22.78 points) from the previous day. It started the day at 2,544.89, up 0.40% (10.19 points), and has shown a steady trend since.

Institutions alone are net buyers with 202.5 billion KRW, leading the index. Individuals and foreigners are net sellers with 194.3 billion KRW and 10.1 billion KRW respectively. In the futures market, foreigners are the sole buyers with 699.7 billion KRW. Meanwhile, individuals and institutions are selling 262.9 billion KRW and 421.6 billion KRW respectively.

Among the top 10 stocks by market capitalization, all are rising except Hyundai Motor Company (-0.16%). POSCO Holdings leads with a 3.59% increase, followed by LG Energy Solution at +3.34% and Samsung SDI at +3.23%. Samsung Electronics, the largest by market cap, is trading up 0.71% at 71,400 KRW.

The KOSDAQ is at 893.94, up 1.27% (11.25 points) from the previous day. It started at 888.19, up 0.62% (5.47 points), and is expanding its gains. Foreigners and institutions are net buyers with 3.9 billion KRW and 39.2 billion KRW respectively, lifting the index. Meanwhile, individuals are net sellers with 35.9 billion KRW.

Among the top 10 KOSDAQ stocks by market capitalization, all are rising. POSCO DX surged 6.29%, ranking first in gains. This is followed by EcoPro BM +2.91%, JYP Entertainment +2.32%, EcoPro +2.11%, L&F +1.87%, and SM +1.16%.

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