KOSPI 7486.64 opened, but retail investors’ 1.5 trillion won in selling sent it lower intraday
KOSPI 2026 year 7 month 9 day 7486.64 opened but turned lower intraday as individual investors’ net selling reached 1.5 trillion won. Institutional funds were deployed to defend the index, while the KOSDAQ reclaimed the 800 level.
KOSPI 2026 year 7 month 9 day opened at 7486.64 . This means investors are watching the index’s direction closely.
Immediately after the market opened, the index started 239.85 points (3.31%) higher. The trend then changed sharply.
The scale of individual investors’ net selling reached 1.5 trillion won. As a result, the index turned lower intraday.
There were signs that deferred funds had been deployed to defend the index. A scene was captured in which market volatility temporarily eased as institutional orders came in.
The KOSDAQ recaptured its 800line in just one day. Semiconductor materials and equipment stocks were reported to have shown relatively strong performance.
As news emerged of SK hynix’s U.S.-related schedule, the KOSPI was also seen recovering 7500. The news appears to have affected supply and demand at the start of the session.
On the previous day, 2026 year 7 month 8 day, the index was recorded as attempting a rebound amid factors originating from Iran after falling to levels seen during the Lehman crisis. Short-term volatility has increased as the gains and losses over the two days overlapped.