Bullstory
Jul 8, 2026

Foreign investors 14turned net buyers after trading days, selling Samsung Electronics and buying SK hynix

Foreign investors 14for the first time in trading days, on 7 month 9 day, in the KOSPI market, 3,390 billion won net. On the same day, the KOSPI 409.52 points (5.35%) to 7,246.79 at the close, and foreign funds were concentrated in SK hynix rather than Samsung Electronics.


Foreign investors 14turned net buyers after trading days, selling Samsung Electronics and buying SK hynix

Foreign investors 14returned as net buyers after trading days. They were reported to have purchased 3,390 billion won worth in the KOSPI market. This is of interest to investors because the supply and demand of large-cap stocks directly affects short-term market conditions.

The KOSPI closed the session at 409.52 points lower than the previous trading day, or 5.35% lower, at 7,246.79.

Early in the session, it once rebounded to 7,791.66. However, selling pressure intensified in the afternoon, sending the index lower.

A sell-sidecar was triggered during trading. A sell-sidecar also took effect in the KOSDAQ market.

By investor type, foreign investors were net buyers, while institutional investors were net sellers of 3,552hundred million won. Individual investors were recorded as net sellers of 358hundred million won.

By stock, a notable feature was that foreign funds flowed toward SK hynix rather than Samsung Electronics. According to the article, differences in stock preferences were pronounced among the leading semiconductor stocks.

This trend was compiled based on the trading session of 7 month 9 day. It is necessary to check investor flows amid heightened market volatility.

Sources: 파이낸셜뉴스 증권

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