Driven by institutional buying, the KOSPI index was holding gains of nearly 2% on the morning of the 6th. After reclaiming the 5,400 level, the KOSPI was fluctuating around the 5,480 level.
As of 11:13 a.m., the KOSPI was up 1.96% (105.22 points) from the previous transaction day at 5,482.52. The KOSPI opened 0.86% (46.05 points) higher at 5,423.35 and was fluctuating around the 5,480 level.
The main bourse is being led by institutions. Institutions had a net purchase of 790.3 billion won, while individuals and foreigners had net sales of 798.2 billion won and 120.1 billion won, respectively.
Among the top stocks by market capitalization on the main bourse, performance was mixed. Samsung Electronics was up more than 3%, and SK hynix, LG Energy Solution, SK Square, and Kia were also rising. In contrast, Hyundai Motor, Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Biologics, and Doosan Enerbility were weaker.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was down 4.48 points (0.42%) from the previous transaction day at 1,059.27. After opening 4.58 points (0.43%) higher at 1,068.33, the KOSDAQ turned lower during the morning session.
The KOSDAQ market is being led by individuals. Individuals had a net purchase of 194.9 billion won, while foreigners and institutions had net sales of 98.1 billion won and 104.3 billion won, respectively.
Top KOSDAQ stocks by market capitalization were also mixed. Alteogen, EcoPro, EcoPro BM, Sam Chun Dang Pharm, and Rainbow Robotics were rising, while ABL Bio, Kolon TissueGene, LEENO Industrial, HLB, and Peptron were declining.