KOSPI Rises on Institutional Net Buying... "Recovery to 2600 Level"

The KOSPI recovered to the 2600 level, supported by net buying from institutional investors.

At 9:47 a.m. on the 21st, the KOSPI recorded 2609.98, up 16.16 points (0.62%) from the previous trading day.

By investor type, institutions were net buyers of 73.6 billion KRW. In contrast, individuals and foreigners were net sellers of 41.6 billion KRW and 33.4 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, pharmaceuticals, transportation and warehousing, chemicals, and electric and gas utilities rose more than 1%. Meanwhile, paper and wood products, finance, and non-metallic minerals showed slight declines.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics traded at 58,700 KRW, down 500 KRW (0.84%) from the previous trading day. Samsung Biologics and Samsung SDI rose more than 2%. SK Hynix, POSCO Holdings, and LG Chem also rose more than 1%. On the other hand, Shinhan Financial Group fell 0.71%.

The KOSDAQ recorded 755.11, up 1.89 points (0.25%) from the previous trading day.

By investor type, foreigners and institutions were net sellers of 5.7 billion KRW and 26.9 billion KRW, respectively. Meanwhile, individuals were net buyers of 47 billion KRW.

By sector, entertainment and culture, and publishing and reproduction rose more than 1%. General electric and electronics, chemicals, textiles and apparel, and metals showed slight increases. Meanwhile, other services, pharmaceuticals, and distribution sectors showed slight declines.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Alteogen traded at 379,500 KRW, down 7,000 KRW (1.81%) from the previous trading day. Enchem and HPSP rose more than 1%. On the other hand, Samchundang Pharmaceutical fell 2.21%.

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