On the 17th, the KOSPI index has been fluctuating around the 6,200 level amid selling by foreign and institutional investors.
As of 11:29 a.m. that day, the KOSPI stood at 6,200.58, down 25.47 points, or 0.41%, from the previous day. In the main board, foreigners and institutions were net sellers of 1.021 trillion won and 246.6 billion won, respectively. Only individuals were net buyers, purchasing stocks worth 1.0725 trillion won.
Among large-cap stocks, Hanwha Aerospace was down in the 5% range. Doosan Enerbility (-1.44%), SK hynix (-1.13%), Samsung Biologics (-0.87%), Samsung Electronics (-0.23%), and Kia (-0.06%) were also lower. In contrast, LG Energy Solution (0.36%), Hyundai Motor (0.19%), and SK Square (0.14%) rose slightly.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ rose 3.49 points, or 0.30%, to 1,166.46. On the KOSDAQ market, individuals and institutions were net buyers of 178.8 billion won and 25.1 billion won, respectively. Foreign investors were net sellers of 200.8 billion won.
Among top KOSDAQ market-cap stocks, EcoPro (1.94%), Kolon TissueGene (1.93%), EcoPro BM (1.22%), and Rainbow Robotics (0.32%) gained. In contrast, Sam Chun Dang Pharm and HLB were down in the 3% range, and LigaChem Biosciences was down in the 2% range. ABL Bio (-0.92%), Alteogen (-0.68%), and LEENO Industrial (-0.61%) were also lower.
In the Seoul foreign exchange market, the won-dollar exchange rate was 1,480.2 won per $1 at the same time, up 1 won from the previous trading day.