Bullish
KOSPI rebounds 1.68% to 6,953.16 on institutional buying; KOSDAQ up 3.76%
On October 1, 2026, the KOSPI index closed at 6,953.16, up 1.68%, driven by substantial institutional purchases totaling 259.4 billion won. The KOSDAQ also saw gains, rising 3.76%. Key sectors contributing to the rally included medical and precision equipment, which rose over 4%, and pharmaceuticals, up more than 3%.
Key points
- Institutional investors net bought 259.4 billion won in KOSPI stocks, with pension funds contributing 181.5 billion won.
- Medical and precision equipment sector surged over 4%, while pharmaceuticals gained more than 3%.
- Retail investors net sold 1.1142 trillion won, and foreign investors net sold 628.3 billion won in KOSPI stocks.
Sources
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