KOSPI Ends Slightly Higher on Institutional Net Buying... Samsung Electronics Up 2.73%

On the 15th, when the stock market was expected to face adjustment pressure due to the Trump shooting incident, the KOSPI started with a rise of more than 10 points and then showed a slight fluctuation in a sideways trend. Various indices are displayed on the electronic board in the dealing room at the Seoul Hana Bank headquarters, and the TV is broadcasting news related to the Trump shooting. Photo by Heo Younghan younghan@

On the 15th, the KOSPI closed higher amid increased net selling by institutional investors in the latter part of the session. Samsung Electronics, the largest by market capitalization, surged nearly 3%.

The KOSPI ended the day at 2860.92, up 0.14% (3.92 points) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 2869.15, up 0.43% (12.15 points) from the previous close, but turned downward in the morning session. However, it managed to rebound as institutions expanded their buying.

Institutions alone net purchased 123.2 billion KRW, lifting the index. Individuals and foreigners net sold 31 billion KRW and 79.6 billion KRW, respectively. In the futures market, only individuals bought, acquiring 125.9 billion KRW worth, while foreigners and institutions sold 65 billion KRW each.

Among the top 10 stocks by market capitalization, Samsung Electronics closed up 2.73% at 86,700 KRW. NAVER also ended higher, up 0.86%. Notable declines included LG Energy Solution down 3.89%, POSCO Holdings down 1.53%, KB Financial down 1.49%, and SK Hynix down 1.29%.

The KOSDAQ closed at 852.88, up 0.30% (2.51 points) from the previous day. It started at 852.62, up 0.26% (2.25 points), but experienced a decline before rebounding as foreigners turned to net buying. Foreigners alone purchased 90.3 billion KRW, while individuals and institutions sold 58.8 billion KRW and 15.8 billion KRW, respectively.

The top 10 stocks by market capitalization showed mixed trends. Alteogen rose 2.20%, and EcoPro increased 1.58%, standing out on the upside. On the other hand, Enchem fell 4.53%, HPSP dropped 2.48%, and Lino Industrial declined 1.43%.

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