KOSPI Returns to 3180 Level Due to Individual Investor Exodus [fn Closing Market]

[Financial News] KOSPI closed weaker due to massive net selling by individual investors.
On the 18th, KOSPI closed at 3188.07, down 4.22p (0.13%) from the previous trading day.
On this day, KOSPI started trading at 3200.44, up 8.15p (0.26%) from the previous day, but turned downward during the session.
In the stock market, individuals sold 289.2 billion won worth of shares. In contrast, foreigners bought 145.8 billion won, and institutions bought 74.9 billion won worth of shares.
The top market capitalization companies showed mixed trends. Samsung Electronics traded at 67,100 won, up 0.60% from the previous day, while SK Hynix fell by 0.19%. Samsung Biologics (-1.78%) and Kia (-0.40%) showed weakness.
By sector, insurance (-2.69%), distribution (-2.35%), and securities (-1.69%) showed declines. Machinery and equipment (1.11%) and electrical and electronics (0.91%) closed higher.
The KOSDAQ index traded at 820.67, up 2.40p (0.29%) from the previous day.



dschoi@fnnews.com Choi Doo-sun Reporter