Foreigners and Institutions 'Sell' as KOSPI Slightly Declines... KOSDAQ Remains Flat

The KOSPI index is slightly declining due to selling pressure from foreigners and institutions.

As of 9:21 a.m. on the 27th, the KOSPI index was trading at 2,457.85, down 5.12 points (0.21%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 2,447.99, down 14.98 points (0.61%), but the decline narrowed afterward. Individuals alone purchased about 9.8 billion KRW worth, while foreigners and institutions sold approximately 6.9 billion KRW and 11.4 billion KRW, respectively.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung SDI (-2.68%) and LG Chem (-2.57%) declined, while Samsung Electronics (0.58%) and Hyundai Motor (0.26%) rose.

By sector, chemicals (-1.12%), food and beverage (-0.84%), insurance (-0.78%), and distribution (-0.72%) were weak. In contrast, pharmaceuticals (0.77%), medical precision instruments (0.59%), and construction (0.33%) showed strength.

On the 26th (local time), the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 33,618.88, down 388.00 points (1.14%) from the previous session. The large-cap S&P 500 index fell 63.91 points (1.47%) to 4,273.53, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq index dropped 207.71 points (1.57%) to 13,063.61. The Dow's decline was the largest since March this year, and the S&P 500 fell below the 4,300 level for the first time since June 9. This is interpreted as being influenced by concerns over the economy and an expanded strength of the US dollar.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was recorded at 827.20, down 0.62 points (0.07%) from the previous session. Individuals and foreigners were net buyers of about 6.6 billion KRW and 3.1 billion KRW, respectively, while institutions were net sellers of about 9.2 billion KRW.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Rainbow Robotics (3.89%) and Alteogen (3.00%) rose, while SM Entertainment (-3.27%) and JYP Ent. (-2.77%) declined.

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