KOSPI Recovers 3,100 Mark on Joint Net Buying by Foreigners and Institutions

The KOSPI index rebounded above the 3,100 mark, rising nearly 2% as both foreign investors and institutions recorded net purchases.

On the 8th, as U.S. President Trump sent mutual tariff letters to various countries including Korea and Japan, increasing uncertainty in trade policies, the KOSPI index was displayed on the monitor in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul. On that day, the KOSPI opened at 3,071.74, up 12.27 points (0.40%) from the previous session, recovering the 3,100 level. July 8, 2025 Photo by Cho Yongjun

On July 8, the KOSPI closed at 3,114.95, up 55.48 points (1.81%) from the previous trading day.

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff letters, the impact on the KOSPI was limited. In fact, the index's gains widened as foreign investors increased their net buying.

By investor type, foreigners and institutions recorded net purchases of 243.9 billion won and 22.4 billion won, respectively. In contrast, individuals posted net sales of 258.3 billion won.

By sector, securities surged 6.38%. Electricity and gas rose 4.09%, while machinery and equipment, and insurance each climbed more than 3%. Metals, transportation equipment and parts, entertainment and culture, and construction all gained over 1%. In contrast, pharmaceuticals fell 1.36%.

Among large-cap stocks, Samsung Electronics ended at 61,400 won, down 300 won (0.49%) from the previous session. Samsung Biologics and Celltrion also declined by more than 1%, and LG Energy Solution dropped 2.54%.

On the other hand, Shinhan Financial Group jumped 7.73%, while KB Financial Group and Doosan Enerbility rose 6.64% and 5.88%, respectively. Other strong performers included SK Hynix, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, and Hanwha Aerospace.

On the KOSPI, a total of 645 stocks advanced, including Hansae MK, which hit the daily upper limit. Meanwhile, 241 stocks declined without any hitting the lower limit, and 49 stocks remained unchanged.

The KOSDAQ closed at 784.24, up 5.78 points (0.74%) from the previous session.

By investor type, individuals and foreigners recorded net purchases of 72.8 billion won and 36.2 billion won, respectively. In contrast, institutions posted net sales of 112.4 billion won.

Most sectors rose. Distribution climbed 2.45%, while entertainment and culture, construction, other manufacturing, food and beverages and tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and metals all gained more than 1%. In contrast, non-metallic minerals edged down slightly.

Among large-cap stocks, Alteogen closed at 419,000 won, up 2,000 won (0.48%) from the previous session. Pharmaresearch soared 13.73%. Silicon Two and Samchundang Pharm rose 3.68% and 2.46%, respectively. In contrast, Peptron declined 2.76%, and Legochem Bio fell 1.24%.

On the KOSDAQ, 970 stocks advanced, including Hyundai ADM and Cynic Solution, both of which hit the daily upper limit. Meanwhile, 630 stocks declined without any hitting the lower limit, and 120 stocks were unchanged.