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Institutional Investors' Top KOSDAQ Picks: PharmaResearch and HPSP Lead Buying
Health Technology · Biotechnology · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-26
On November 26, institutional investors in the KOSDAQ market favored PharmaResearch and HPSP, while offloading shares of Jusung Engineering and HLB.
What Happened
Institutional Buying: On November 26, institutional investors in the KOSDAQ market showed a strong preference for PharmaResearch, followed by HPSP and ITcen Global. The buying activity was primarily concentrated in high-growth biotechnology and semiconductor stocks.
Institutional Selling: Conversely, institutions were net sellers of Jusung Engineering and HLB, indicating a shift in portfolio strategy. Other stocks experiencing significant selling pressure included Leeno Industrial and Wonik IPS.
Transaction Analysis: PharmaResearch attracted approximately 13.8 billion KRW in net buying, highlighting institutional confidence. Jusung Engineering saw the highest net selling volume, with 10.2 billion KRW worth of shares sold by institutional accounts.
Market Dynamics: Institutional investors maintained a selective approach, favoring the biotech sector while reducing exposure to certain semiconductor equipment manufacturers. This divergence in sector sentiment contributed to the day's market volatility.
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