KOSPI Opens at 6,611... Slightly Bullish in Early Trading

Foreign Investors and Institutions Remain Net Sellers
KOSDAQ Stays in Slightly Negative Territory

On the 16th, the KOSPI index opened at 6611.24, down 16.02 points (-0.24%) from the previous trading day, with related indicators displayed on the electronic board in the dealing room of Hana Bank's main branch in Jung-gu, Seoul. 2026.9.16 Photo by Kim Hyunmin

On September 16, the KOSPI index, which started trading in negative territory, shifted to a slightly bullish trend in early trading. In contrast, the KOSDAQ, which also opened slightly lower, has seen its losses deepen.

The KOSPI opened at 6,611.24, down 0.24% from the previous day. By 9:28 a.m., it had climbed to 6,636.47, returning to a slightly bullish range.

Foreign investors and institutions have been net sellers in early trading. They recorded net sales of 404.5 billion won and 31.2 billion won, respectively. Meanwhile, individual investors were net buyers of 319.9 billion won.

The majority of sectors are in decline. IT services (-1.50%), construction (-1.50%), transportation equipment and parts (-1.24%), machinery and equipment (-1.24%), food, beverage and tobacco (-0.82%), and transportation and storage (-0.79%) posted the largest losses. On the other hand, distribution (1.51%), electrical and electronics (0.96%), and manufacturing (0.59%) rose.

Among the top 10 stocks by market capitalization, more stocks were gaining. SK hynix (1.4%), Samsung Electro-Mechanics (0.9%), Samsung C&T (0.7%), Samsung Electronics (0.4%), LG Energy Solution (0.4%), and KB Financial Group (0.2%) recorded the largest increases. Hyundai Motor (-2.0%) and Samsung Biologics (-0.7%) recorded losses.

The KOSDAQ opened at 808.37, down 0.50% from the previous day. By 9:28 a.m., the losses had widened to 0.61%, with the index at 807.64.

Similarly, foreign investors and institutions were net sellers of 115.9 billion won and 6.5 billion won, respectively. Individual investors were net buyers, purchasing 124 billion won.

Nearly all sectors were in decline. There were multiple sectors falling by more than 1%, including telecom (-3.07%), pharmaceuticals (-1.60%), IT services (-1.56%), general services (-1.53%), and finance (-1.01%). Meanwhile, entertainment and culture (1.11%) and electrical and electronics (0.37%) posted gains.

All of the top 10 KOSDAQ stocks by market capitalization declined. Robotis (-3.5%), Alteogen (-2.3%), Rainbow Robotics (-2.1%), LIG Nex1 (-1.4%), EcoPro (-1.0%), and EcoPro BM (-0.9%) saw the largest losses.

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