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Foreign Investors Net Buy LG Energy Solution, Sell SK Hynix on KOSPI
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-02
Foreign investors shifted their portfolio on the KOSPI, favoring LG Energy Solution and GS while offloading major semiconductor stocks like SK Hynix.
What Happened
Foreign Buying: On October 2nd, foreign investors on the KOSPI market favored LG Energy Solution and GS, recording net purchases of approximately 19.3 billion won and 18.4 billion won, respectively. These stocks emerged as the top targets for foreign capital during the session.
Foreign Selling: In contrast, foreign investors were heavy sellers of major semiconductor stocks. SK Hynix topped the selling list with over 1 trillion won in net sales, while Samsung Electronics also saw significant outflows of 333 billion won.
Sector Trends: The aggressive selling of semiconductor giants suggests a shift in foreign sentiment, likely driven by global market volatility and portfolio rebalancing. Capital appeared to rotate toward energy and holding company sectors, which showed relative resilience.
Market Impact: The heavy selling pressure from foreign investors was a primary driver behind the significant decline in the KOSPI index. Given the heavy weighting of semiconductor companies in the Korean market, the concentrated selling in these large-cap stocks exerted substantial downward pressure on the entire index.