The KOSPI index, which started higher, is showing slight declines as individual investors turn to selling. The KOSPI index is fluctuating around the 3180 level, while the KOSDAQ index is fluctuating around the 810 level.
As of 11:37 a.m. on the 18th, the KOSPI index has recorded a decrease of 13.14 points (0.41%) compared to the previous day, standing at 3179.15. Opening at 3200.44, the KOSPI index has slightly declined during the morning and is fluctuating around the 3180 level.
In the securities market, individuals are net selling 111.6 billion won. Foreign investors and institutions are net buying 9.3 billion won and 57.1 billion won, respectively, leading the market.
The top stocks by market capitalization in the securities market are showing mixed trends. While Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, LG Energy Solution, Samsung Electronics Pref, and Hanwha Aerospace are on the rise, Samsung Biologics, KB Financial, and Hyundai Motor are slightly declining.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index is showing a decrease of 1.06 points (0.13%) compared to the previous day, standing at 817.21.
In the KOSDAQ market, individuals and institutions are leading the market. Individuals are net buying 13.9 billion won, institutions are net buying 13.7 billion won, while foreign investors are net selling 24.7 billion won.
Top stocks in the KOSDAQ market are also showing mixed trends. ECOPRO BM is strong with over 8% gains, while Peptron, Ecopro, LigaChem Biosciences, and HUGEL are rising. Meanwhile, Alteogen, HLB, Ecopro, and Rainbow Robotics are in a declining trend.
Meanwhile, in the Seoul foreign exchange market, the dollar-won exchange rate opened at 1391.0 won, down 1.6 won from the previous day.