The KOSPI index is fluctuating around the 6,350 level on the 21st on buying by foreigners and institutions. This is the first time the KOSPI has topped the intraday record high of 6,350.
As of 11:48 a.m. that day, the KOSPI index was up 137.73 points (2.21%) from the previous trading day at 6,356.82. The KOSPI opened at 6,302.54, up 83.45 points (1.34%) from the previous session, and is extending gains.
The main board is being led by foreigners and institutions. Foreigners and institutions are net buying 787.5 billion won and 384.3 billion won, respectively. Individuals are selling 1.1272 trillion won.
Eight of the top 10 stocks by market cap on the main board are rising. SK hynix is up more than 4% on the day, logging "1.2 million-nix." Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, LG Energy Solution, SK Square, Doosan Enerbility, and Kia are gaining, while Samsung Biologics and Hanwha Aerospace are falling.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index is down 0.19% (2.25 points) from the previous day at 1,172.60. The KOSDAQ opened at 1,186.23, up 11.38 points (0.97%) from the day before, then turned lower.
On the KOSDAQ market, individuals are net buying 390.9 billion won, while foreigners and institutions are net selling 337.5 billion won and 37.8 billion won, respectively.
Among top KOSDAQ stocks by market cap, most are lower. Alteogen, Rainbow Robotics, Sam Chun Dang Pharm, ABL Bio, Kolon TissueGene, HLB, and LigaChem Biosciences are declining, while EcoPro, EcoPro BM, and LEENO Industrial are rising.