On the morning of the 16th, the KOSPI index shifted to a flat trend. After starting the day with a mild increase of about 0.2%, the KOSPI index entered a downturn during the morning. Despite foreign buying, individuals and institutions are selling off, resulting in a decline.
As of 11:02 a.m. that day, the KOSPI index recorded an increase of 0.16 points (0.01%) compared to the previous trading day, reaching 2621.64. The KOSPI index opened at 2568.8, up 7.44 points (0.28%) from the previous session. Foreigners bought 59.7 billion won, while institutions and individuals sold 14.3 billion won and 33.2 billion won, respectively.
Among the top 10 stocks by market capitalization, LG Energy Solution is seeing the largest drop, down 4.40% compared to the previous trading day. Samsung Electronics is down 0.87%, while Samsung Electronics Preferred is down 1.06%. Samsung Biologics and KB Securities are holding steady at the same price as the previous trading day. SK hynix, Hyundai Motor, Hanwha Aerospace, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, and Kia are experiencing increases.
The KOSDAQ index started with a downward trend and is widening its losses. As of now, the KOSDAQ index is trading at 725.60, down 7.73 points (1.05%).
Most of the top 10 stocks by market capitalization are declining. CLASSYS is down 7.54%, and Alteogen, Ecopro BM, HLB, Ecopro, and Rainbow Robotics are also in decline. Stocks that are rising include HUGEL, Peptron, PharmaResearch, and LigaChem Biosciences.
As of 11:05 a.m. that day, the exchange rate for the won against the dollar (won-dollar exchange rate) is trading at 1396.00 won, down 4.00 won compared to the previous day.