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Foreign Investors in KOSPI Sell Off Samsung Electronics, Shift Focus to SK Square
Technology Services · Internet Software/Services · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-11
During the week of September 7-11, foreign investors in the KOSPI market offloaded major semiconductor stocks while increasing positions in SK Square.
What Happened
Foreign Net Buying: Between September 7 and 11, foreign investors in the KOSPI market net purchased SK Square, totaling 351.1 billion KRW, marking it as the top buy. Korean Air and SK Innovation also saw significant inflows from foreign capital.
Key Acquisitions: Led by SK Square, foreign investors favored stocks like Korean Air, SK Innovation, and Hyundai Mobis. This indicates a diversification of buying interest away from the tech sector into transportation and energy-related large-caps.
Top Divestments: Conversely, Samsung Electronics faced heavy selling pressure, recording the highest net outflow at 1.44 trillion KRW. SK Hynix also saw significant selling, with 1.21 trillion KRW in net outflows, signaling a major profit-taking event for semiconductor giants.
Market Analysis: The weekly data suggests that foreign investors are significantly reducing their exposure to major semiconductor stocks in the Korean market. Instead, they are reallocating capital into holding companies, transportation, and energy sectors to hedge against market volatility.
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