KOSPI Reclaims 2760 Level on Dual Buying by Foreigners and Institutions

The KOSPI reclaimed the 2760 level with combined buying from foreigners and institutions.

On the 13th, the stock market opened with the KOSPI rising more than 30 points and the KOSDAQ increasing by over 6 points. Various indices are displayed on the electronic board in the dealing room at the Seoul Hana Bank headquarters. Photo by Heo Younghan younghan@

As of 9:44 AM on the 13th, the KOSPI stood at 2767.64, up 39.47 points (1.45%) compared to the previous trading day.

By investor type, individuals are net sellers with 333.9 billion KRW sold. In contrast, foreigners and institutions are net buyers with 68.2 billion KRW and 268.1 billion KRW purchased, respectively.

By sector, the electric and gas industry is up 2.76%. Additionally, electrical and electronics, construction, and finance sectors are rising more than 1%. Except for the slightly weak textile and apparel sector, most sectors are on the rise.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics is trading at 77,900 KRW, up 1,400 KRW (1.83%) from the previous trading day. SK Hynix is up 4.19%. Hyundai Motor and Kia are rising 2.78% and 1.96%, respectively. Other major market cap stocks such as Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, POSCO Holdings, and Samsung SDI are also on an upward trend.

The KOSDAQ recorded 875.17, up 4.5 points (0.52%).

By investor type, individuals are net buyers with 50.2 billion KRW purchased. Conversely, foreigners and institutions are net sellers with 15.4 billion KRW and 26.3 billion KRW sold, respectively.

By sector, telecommunications equipment is up 2.77%. Distribution and pharmaceuticals are rising more than 1%. Meanwhile, paper and wood, general electrical and electronics, broadcasting services, and internet sectors are slightly weak.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, EcoPro BM traded at 207,000 KRW, down 2,500 KRW (1.19%) from the previous trading day. Hugel fell 1.68%. In contrast, HLB surged 7.43%. Other stocks such as Enchem, Celltrion Pharm, Classys, and Silicon투 are rising more than 1%.

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