KOSPI Nears 2760 Level Recovery on Foreigners' Net Buying

The KOSPI started slightly lower compared to the previous day but settled around the 2760 level due to continued foreign buying.

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As of 10:05 AM on the 22nd, the KOSPI recorded 2758.42, up 3.56 points (0.13%) from the previous trading day.

By investor type, foreigners are net buyers with 265.1 billion KRW. In contrast, individuals and institutions are net sellers with 234.9 billion KRW and 28.7 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, medical precision, insurance, and machinery are rising more than 1%. Meanwhile, construction, electrical & electronics, paper & wood, and distribution sectors are declining within 1%.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics is trading at 79,100 KRW, down 200 KRW (0.25%) from the previous day. LG Chem and NAVER are up more than 2%, POSCO Holdings and Samsung SDI are up more than 1%. Conversely, Samsung Biologics, KB Financial Group, and Samsung C&T are down more than 1%.

The KOSDAQ recorded 904.17, down 0.12 points (0.01%).

By investor type, individuals are net buyers with 153.4 billion KRW. Meanwhile, foreigners and institutions are net sellers with 136.6 billion KRW and 12.5 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, finance is up more than 2%. Transportation equipment & parts are rising more than 1%. Conversely, pharmaceuticals and internet sectors are down more than 1%.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, EcoPro BM traded at 279,500 KRW, up 3,500 KRW (1.21%) from the previous day. EcoPro is up more than 3%, Alteogen and Rainbow Robotics are up more than 2%. Conversely, WeMade is down more than 5%. Additionally, Sinseong Delta Tech and Dongjin Semichem are down more than 4%, and HLB is down more than 3%.