Bullish
KOSPI closes at 6,894.23, up 2.66%, driven by foreign and institutional buying.
The KOSPI surged 2.66% to close at 6,894.23 on September 18, 2026, bolstered by significant net purchases from foreign and institutional investors. Semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the rally, with their shares rising 3.37% and 6.42%, respectively. This upward momentum was driven by strong demand in the electrical & electronics and manufacturing sectors.
Key points
- Foreign investors net bought 436.1 billion won, while institutional investors added 1.5025 trillion won, contributing to the KOSPI's rise.
- Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the market surge, with their shares increasing by 3.37% and 6.42%, respectively.
- Individual investors were net sellers, offloading 3.5872 trillion won, indicating mixed sentiment among retail investors.
Sources
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