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Investor Trading Activity on the 24th: Foreigners and Institutions Net Sellers
Finance · Investment Banks/Brokers · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-24
Foreign and institutional investors were net sellers in the KOSPI market on the 24th, while individual investors absorbed the selling pressure.
What Happened
Foreign Selling: On the 24th, foreign investors were the primary drivers of the market decline, recording a net sell-off of approximately 3.69 trillion KRW in the KOSPI market. Institutional investors also contributed to the selling pressure with a net outflow of 1.29 trillion KRW.
Individual Buying: Individual investors acted as the primary counterweight, recording a net purchase of 3.32 trillion KRW in the KOSPI market. Other corporate entities also provided support with a net purchase of 1.65 trillion KRW.
KOSDAQ Dynamics: In the KOSDAQ market, foreign investors were net buyers, contributing 241.7 billion KRW to the index's gains. Conversely, individual investors were net sellers in the KOSDAQ, showing a different trading strategy compared to their activity on the main board.
Market Assessment: The day was characterized by a significant exit of foreign and institutional capital from large-cap stocks. Market analysts are closely watching whether this supply-demand imbalance will lead to continued volatility in the coming sessions.