The KOSPI index, which had turned lower due to significant foreign selling, closed higher thanks to buying from individual and institutional investors. After starting the day with a rise of over 1%, the index fell back due to increased foreign selling but managed to rebound with renewed buying interest.
On July 27, the Korea Exchange reported that the KOSPI closed at 6,755.75, up 65.13 points (0.97%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 6,806.27, up 115.65 points (1.73%), but turned lower as foreign selling intensified. It later recovered and finished higher as buying from individuals and institutions increased.
In the securities market, individuals purchased a net 1.9799 trillion won, while institutions bought a net 862.3 billion won, driving the index upward. In contrast, foreign investors sold a net 2.9039 trillion won.
The top stocks by market capitalization on the KOSPI showed mixed results. Samsung Electronics (up 1.80%), SK Hynix (up 3.24%), Hyundai Motor (up 0.50%), LG Energy Solution (up 1.06%), Samsung Biologics (up 1.78%), and KB Financial (up 0.64%) all gained. However, SK Square (down 1.17%), Samsung Electro-Mechanics (down 0.08%), and Samsung Life Insurance (down 2.04%) declined.
The KOSDAQ index closed at 764.86, up 16.64 points (2.22%) from the previous day. It opened at 760.54, up 12.32 points (1.65%), and continued to rise throughout the session.
In the KOSDAQ market, institutions led the upward trend with a net purchase of 272.7 billion won, while individuals and foreigners sold a net 143.9 billion won and 129.1 billion won, respectively, as they took profits.
All top stocks by market capitalization in the KOSDAQ showed strong performance. Alteogen (up 3.83%), EcoPro (up 3.20%), EcoPro BM (up 2.03%), Rainbow Robotics (up 6.57%), JUSUNG Engineering (up 6.31%), Rino Technology (up 1.75%), Wonik IPS (up 5.47%), PSK (up 1.46%), HLB (up 0.48%), and ABL Bio (up 0.28%) all closed higher.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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