KOSPI, Foreign and Institutional Investors Jointly Net Buy... Approaching 2680 Level

The KOSPI is rising more than 1% with combined net buying by foreigners and institutions, approaching the 2680 level.

As of 9:54 AM on the 4th, the KOSPI was trading at 2677.66, up 35.30 points (1.34%) from the previous trading day.

By investor type, foreigners and institutions net bought 130.9 billion KRW and 251.2 billion KRW respectively. Meanwhile, individuals net sold 387.3 billion KRW.

By sector, machinery is up 3.29%, and steel & metals have jumped 2.18%. Additionally, insurance, electrical & electronics, distribution, securities, manufacturing, chemicals, and finance are all rising more than 1%. Conversely, textiles & apparel are down 1.63%.

Among the top market cap stocks, Samsung Electronics traded at 74,700 KRW, up 1,300 KRW (1.77%) from the previous trading day. SK Hynix, POSCO Holdings, and KB Financial are all up more than 4%. Samsung C&T is up 3.70%, while LG Chem and POSCO Future M have risen more than 2%. On the other hand, Kia is down 0.32%.

The KOSDAQ recorded 874.18, up 11.22 points (1.30%) from the previous trading day.

By investor type, foreigners and institutions net bought 130.5 billion KRW and 17.1 billion KRW respectively. Meanwhile, individuals net sold 149.2 billion KRW.

By sector, semiconductors are up 30.8%, with computer services, digital content, and pharmaceuticals rising more than 2%. Pharmaceuticals, paper & wood, and machinery & equipment are up more than 1%. Conversely, internet is down 1.47%.

Among the top market cap stocks, EcoPro BM traded at 266,000 KRW, down 500 KRW (0.19%) from the previous trading day. Rino Industrial is down 2.40%. On the other hand, HPSP and Hugel rose 12.45% and 11.75% respectively. Shinsung Delta Tech and Alteogen increased 9.35% and 4.55% respectively, while HLB, Celltrion Pharm, and EO Technics all rose more than 2%. Conversely, Rino Industrial is down 2.40%.