The KOSPI rose more than 1.7% with simultaneous net buying by foreigners and institutions, recovering the 2680 level.
On the 3rd, the KOSPI closed at 2682.52, up 46.00 points (1.74%) from the previous trading day.
On that day, the index started higher from the beginning of the session due to simultaneous net buying by foreigners and institutions. In particular, with strengthened simultaneous net buying by foreigners and institutions, the index recovered the 2690 level in the afternoon. However, as the session neared the close, the net buying by foreigners slowed, partially giving back the gains.
By investor type, foreigners and institutions net bought 188.8 billion KRW and 233.8 billion KRW respectively. Meanwhile, individuals net sold 419.3 billion KRW.
By sector, electric and gas utilities surged 8.74%, and distribution also rose 4.05%. Transportation and warehousing and transportation equipment jumped more than 3%, while food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and electrical and electronics rose more than 2%. Conversely, machinery and textiles and apparel fell 2.35% and 1.52%, respectively.
Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics closed at 75,700 KRW, up 2,200 KRW (2.99%) from the previous trading day. Hyundai Motor and Samsung Biologics rose 4.74% and 3.01%, respectively. SK Hynix, Kia, and Samsung C&T also rose more than 2%. Additionally, Celltrion, POSCO Holdings, NAVER, and LG Chem increased more than 1%. On the other hand, KB Financial Group and Shinhan Financial Group slightly declined.
On that day in the KOSPI, 637 stocks rose, including five stocks hitting the upper price limit such as Korea Petroleum, Dongyang Steel Pipe, and Korea Gas Corporation. 249 stocks declined without any hitting the lower price limit. 47 stocks remained unchanged.
The KOSDAQ closed at 844.72, up 4.64 points (0.56%) from the previous trading day.
By investor type, foreigners and institutions net bought 105.4 billion KRW and 48.6 billion KRW, respectively. Meanwhile, individuals net sold 141.3 billion KRW.
By sector, textiles and apparel rose 2.41%, and metals also increased 2.02%. Digital content, internet, non-metallic minerals, machinery equipment, transportation equipment parts, telecommunications equipment, and food and tobacco all rose more than 1%. Conversely, general electrical and electronics fell 1.24%.
Among the top market capitalization stocks, EcoPro BM closed at 1,888,000 KRW, down 3,300 KRW (1.73%) from the previous trading day. HLB fell 6.37%, and HPSP also dropped 2.70%. EcoPro and Classys declined more than 1%. On the other hand, Silicon투 rose 14.17%, and Alteogen increased 7.05%. Additionally, Samchundang Pharmaceutical and EO Technics jumped more than 3%, while Rino Industrial, Celltrion Pharm, and Pearl Abyss rose more than 1%.
On that day in the KOSDAQ market, 1,024 stocks rose, including five stocks hitting the upper price limit such as Heungkuk Petroleum and Hwaseong Valve. 515 stocks declined without any hitting the lower price limit, and 108 stocks remained unchanged.
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