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Foreign Investors in KOSDAQ Target Alteogen and Robotis, Offload Semiconductor Equipment Stocks
Health Technology · Biotechnology · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-11
During the second week of September, foreign investors in the KOSDAQ market aggressively bought into biotech and robotics, while selling off semiconductor equipment firms.
What Happened
Foreign Net Buying: Between September 7 and 11, foreign investors in the KOSDAQ market net purchased Alteogen, totaling approximately 76.7 billion KRW, marking it as the top buy. Robotis and PharmaResearch also saw significant inflows from foreign capital.
Key Acquisitions: Led by Alteogen, foreign investors favored stocks like Robotis, PharmaResearch, and Koh Young. This indicates a sustained interest in the biotech and robotics sectors among foreign market participants.
Top Divestments: Conversely, Wonik IPS faced heavy selling pressure, recording the highest net outflow at 157.5 billion KRW. Other semiconductor equipment and component manufacturers, including EO Technics, TES, and Leeno Industrial, were also among the top stocks sold.
Market Analysis: The weekly data suggests that foreign investors are rotating their KOSDAQ portfolios by offloading semiconductor equipment stocks and increasing exposure to biotech and robotics. This shift highlights a strategic move toward growth-oriented sectors amid broader market volatility.