Overview
- Korea Exchange data show the count of companies worth over 10 trillion won rose to 61 from 47 since June, including 58 on the KOSPI and three on the KOSDAQ (Alteogen, EcoPro BM and EcoPro).
- The KOSPI’s market capitalization increased by about 1,088 trillion won to roughly 3,299 trillion won, with the index closing at 4,011.57 on Friday after a multi-month climb from 2,770.84 in early June.
- Samsung Electronics and SK hynix accounted for 46.1% of the KOSPI’s market-cap increase over the period, underscoring heightened concentration in mega-cap chipmakers.
- LG Energy Solution entered the 100 trillion-won tier, joining Samsung Electronics and SK hynix among the market’s largest companies.
- Investor flows show individuals net-bought about 8.56 trillion won and institutions 900.5 billion won since May, while foreigners took profits this month by selling roughly 9.1 trillion won before turning net buyers at Monday’s open as the KOSPI rebounded.