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Foreign and Institutional Investors Net Sell in Korean Markets on Oct 2
Finance · Investment Banks/Brokers · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-02
On October 2, both foreign and institutional investors offloaded shares in the KOSPI and KOSDAQ, while retail investors acted as the primary net buyers.
What Happened
Market Flow Overview: On October 2, both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets saw significant net selling from institutional and foreign investors. Institutions led the selling pressure, particularly in the main KOSPI board, offloading over 2 trillion KRW.
Investor Breakdown: Retail investors emerged as the primary support for the market, net buying 2.3 trillion KRW in the KOSPI. Conversely, foreign investors net sold approximately 1.9 trillion KRW, signaling a broad retreat from domestic equities.
Institutional Activity: Within the institutional category, financial investment firms were the largest sellers, liquidating 1.43 trillion KRW in the KOSPI. Pension funds also contributed to the selling pressure, net selling 123.6 billion KRW during the session.
Market Sentiment: Data from the Korea Exchange as of 3:35 PM indicates a cautious market environment driven by the synchronized exit of major institutional players. While retail buying helped mitigate the downside, the overall liquidity landscape remained heavily skewed toward selling.