Foreign investors end seven-month sell-off in Korean stocks in August
Foreign investors posted a net purchase of local stocks in August, ending a seven-month selling streak. The net inflow was 340 billion won, with total domestic stock holdings rising to 2,281 trillion won (34.8% of market cap). The August data show a shift back to net buying on the Kospi while the Kosdaq saw net selling.
Key facts
- 01Foreign investors had a net purchase of local stocks in August.
- 02The amount was 340 billion won.
- 03Total holdings by foreigners rose to 2,281 trillion won, about 34.8% of market capitalization.
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