KOSPI, Foreigners 'Sell'... Samsung Electronics Hits 52-Week Low

The KOSPI is slightly down due to foreign selling. Samsung Electronics hit a 52-week low.

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As of 9:38 a.m. on the 11th, the KOSPI recorded 2,521.13, down 2.30 points (0.09%) from the previous trading day.

By investor type, individuals and institutions are net buyers of 326.3 billion KRW and 24.4 billion KRW, respectively. Meanwhile, foreigners are net sellers of 359 billion KRW.

By sector, medical precision equipment is up 2.25%. Telecommunications, machinery, and transportation and warehousing sectors have risen more than 1%. On the other hand, the financial sector is down 1.71%. Non-metallic minerals and food and beverages are in a slightly weak range.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics is trading at 65,200 KRW, down 1,000 KRW (1.51%) from the previous trading day. KB Financial is down 5.31%. Hyundai Motor and Kia are also down more than 3%. Conversely, LG Energy Solution is up 2.11%. POSCO Holdings, Samsung SDI, and LG Chem are also up more than 1%.

The KOSDAQ recorded 717.12, up 10.92 points (1.55%).

By investor type, foreigners are net buyers of 26.3 billion KRW. Meanwhile, individuals and institutions are net sellers of 15.2 billion KRW and 8.4 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, medical and precision instruments rose 2.31%. Pharmaceuticals, finance, manufacturing, distribution, and metals also rose more than 1%.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Alteogen traded at 307,000 KRW, up 2,000 KRW (0.66%) from the previous trading day. Except for HLB, which is slightly weak, most of the top market capitalization stocks are on the rise.