KOSPI Holds Steady Amid Foreign Selling... Fluctuates Around 2500 Level

by Lee Seunghyeong

Published 14 Jan.2025 09:33(KST)

The KOSPI is fluctuating around the 2500 level, remaining flat due to foreign selling.

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As of 9:23 a.m. on the 14th, the KOSPI recorded 2498.38, up 0.35% compared to the previous trading day.

By investor type, individuals are net buyers with 64.4 billion KRW. On the other hand, foreigners and institutions are net sellers with 64.3 billion KRW and 5.3 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, pharmaceuticals rose 1.51%. In addition, entertainment & culture, manufacturing, and electrical & electronics sectors are slightly up. Conversely, insurance, medical & precision instruments, telecommunications, and finance sectors are slightly down.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics is trading at 54,000 KRW, down 100 KRW (0.18%) from the previous trading day. Meanwhile, LG Energy Solution, Samsung Biologics, Celltrion, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries rose more than 2%.

The KOSDAQ recorded 712.42, up 0.59%.

By investor type, individuals are net sellers with 26.7 billion KRW. Conversely, foreigners and institutions are net buyers with 25.2 billion KRW and 4.4 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, non-metallic minerals jumped 2.98%. Additionally, entertainment & culture, finance, and general services sectors rose more than 1%. Meanwhile, paper & wood, transportation & warehousing, and construction sectors are slightly down.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Alteogen traded at 304,500 KRW, up 5,500 KRW (1.84%) from the previous trading day. EcoPro also rose 2.31%. Additionally, EcoPro BM, Ligachem Bio, and Samchundang Pharmaceutical rose more than 1%. Conversely, Rainbow Robotics and Classys fell more than 1%.