KOSPI, Early Trading Around 2520 Level... Foreigners 'Buy' vs Institutions 'Sell'

The KOSPI is holding around the 2520 level in early trading. Foreigners continue to be net buyers, but institutions remain flat due to net selling.

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As of 10:01 AM on the 9th, the KOSPI recorded 2518.76, down 2.29 points (0.09%) from the previous trading day.

On this day, the index started at 2526.10, up 5.05 points, but turned downward due to intensified net selling by institutions. However, with continued net buying by foreigners, it remains flat.

By investor type, individuals and foreigners were net buyers of 74.2 billion KRW and 180.1 billion KRW, respectively. On the other hand, institutions were net sellers of 267.7 billion KRW.

By sector, metals, construction, and machinery equipment are down more than 1%. Meanwhile, food, beverages & tobacco, and transportation & warehousing are up more than 1%.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics traded at 56,800 KRW, down 500 KRW (0.87%) from the previous trading day. SK Hynix is up 4.01%, while Kia and Hyundai Mobis have risen more than 2%. Additionally, Hyundai Motor and Hyundai Mobis are up more than 1%. Conversely, LG Energy Solution is down 3.48%, and NAVER has fallen 2.66%. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and POSCO Holdings are also down more than 1%.

The KOSDAQ recorded 715.05, down 4.58 points (0.64%) from the previous trading day.

By investor type, individuals are net buyers of 96.1 billion KRW. Meanwhile, foreigners and institutions are net sellers of 57.1 billion KRW and 35 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, electrical & electronics and textiles & apparel are down more than 1%. Meanwhile, publishing & reproduction and pharmaceuticals are slightly up.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Alteogen traded at 306,000 KRW, down 4,000 KRW (1.29%) from the previous trading day. Shinsung Delta Tech and Rainbow Robotics are down 5.83% and 4.49%, respectively, while Ecopro BM, Samchundang Pharmaceutical, Enchem, Ligno Industrial, and Pharma Research are down more than 1%. Conversely, Rigakem Bio, Hugel, and Classys are slightly up.

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