KOSPI Enters 'Deep Value' Phase... Increased Volatility Seen as Opportunity to Scale Up Investments

Published 17 Mar.2026 09:27(KST)

While key indicators in the global financial markets are approaching critical thresholds and concerns over increased volatility are growing, some analysts suggest that this should be seen as an opportunity to increase investment allocations. Recently, the KOSPI has fallen more than 20% from its peak, and the forward price-to-earnings ratio (PER) has dropped to around 8 times, leading to assessments that the market has entered a phase of excessive decline compared to fundamentals. Short-term risks, such as rising international oil prices, higher government bond yields, and a stronger US dollar, are fueling market instability and raising the possibility of further declines in the near term.

However, experts view this not as a long-term downtrend but as a "bottom confirmation process." While global growth and inflation outlooks have not changed significantly, corporate earnings forecasts are being revised upwards. Particularly, as expectations for earnings improvement remain intact, some interpret the recent sharp drop as a process of correcting short-term overheating, and suggest that the market is nearing a turning point.

KOSPI Enters 'Deep Value' Phase... Increased Volatility Seen as Opportunity to Scale Up Investments

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