KOSPI Declines on Foreign Selling... 'Semiconductor Weakness'

The KOSPI retreated to the 2810 level due to foreign selling. Semiconductors such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are showing weakness.

As of 10:10 AM on the 18th, the KOSPI recorded 2816.16, down 25.53 points (0.90%) compared to the previous trading day.

By investor type, individuals and institutions are net buyers of 36.7 billion KRW and 40.8 billion KRW respectively. On the other hand, foreigners are net sellers of 70.1 billion KRW.

By industry, telecommunications is up 1.20%. Construction, machinery, and electric & gas industries are also rising within 1%. Conversely, textiles and apparel are down 3.6%. Additionally, precision medical instruments, electric & electronics, and securities have fallen more than 1%.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics is trading at 85,400 KRW, down 1,300 KRW (1.50%) from the previous trading day. SK Hynix is down 3.63%. Shinhan Financial Group has also dropped 2.60%. Meanwhile, Samsung SDI, LG Energy Solution, and LG Chem are in a slightly positive range.

The KOSDAQ recorded 822.59, up 6.82 points (0.82%).

By investor type, individuals are net sellers of 46.4 billion KRW. In contrast, foreigners and institutions are net buyers of 48.5 billion KRW and 7.2 billion KRW respectively.

By industry, finance and other manufacturing are in a slightly positive range. Meanwhile, machinery & equipment is down 2.19%. Chemicals, manufacturing, and transportation equipment & parts are also down more than 1%.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, EcoPro BM traded at 182,400 KRW, up 3,400 KRW (1.90%) from the previous trading day. EcoPro is also up 2.96%. Conversely, Enchem and Rino Industries have fallen more than 4%. HPSP is down more than 3%.

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