KOSPI Holds Above 4,170 on Individual and Institutional Buying [fn Afternoon Market]

[Financial News] The KOSPI is trading higher, supported by net buying from both individual and institutional investors.
As of 2:09 p.m. on the 13th, the KOSPI stands at 4,174.09, up 23.70 points (0.57%) from the previous trading day.
Earlier in the day, the KOSPI opened at 4,127.57, down 22.82 points (0.55%) from the previous session.
In the KOSPI Market, individuals have purchased shares worth 91.3 billion won, while institutions are also net buyers with 65.5 billion won. In contrast, foreign investors have sold 143.8 billion won worth of stocks.
Most large-cap stocks are trending upward. Samsung Electronics is trading at 103,400 won, up 0.29%, and SK hynix is also showing a gain of 0.49%.
By sector, medical precision instruments (4.04%), entertainment and culture (2.96%), and machinery and equipment (2.11%) are leading the gains.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ Index is trading at 915.04, up 8.53 points (0.94%) from the previous day.

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