SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Economy News) — Korea’s exchange-traded product (ETP) market delivered strong growth in September 2025, as leveraged semiconductor and China EV funds fueled a surge in trading and asset inflows, lifting total ETF and ETN assets to a new record. The Securities and Futures Markets Department of
Seoul shares rallied Monday to a fresh record as large-cap tech and energy stocks led broad gains, while AI-linked names boosted the KOSDAQ for a second day. Market Highlights * KOSPI +2.78% to 4,221.87, closing above the 4,200 mark for the first time since launch * KOSDAQ +1.
Seoul stocks rose Friday as institutional investors drove buying in technology and transport shares amid optimism over favorable U.S.–Korea tariff talks and AI collaboration news. - Oct 31, 2025 | Seoul * KOSPI rises 0.50% to 4,107.50, marking a third straight gain * KOSDAQ up 1.07% to
SK Securities projects a sharp earnings upside for Hyundai Motor and Kia as the U.S. slashes import tariffs on Korean vehicles to 15%, cutting costs and widening room for shareholder returns.
BNK Investment & Securities raised its target price for Samsung Electronics to â‚©130,000, citing strong semiconductor recovery despite weakness in the VD division.
Understanding the "Productive Finance Transformation" Impact Last week, we examined how the "Productive Finance Transformation" policy direction would affect bank bond issuance. The conclusion was clear: from a long-term perspective, this policy is unlikely to directly impact bank loan growth trends, and bank bond issuance volumes
Seoul stocks ended mixed Tuesday as foreign investors reduced positions ahead of major policy events and semiconductor earnings. Oct 27, 2025 | Seoul Market Highlights * KOSPI closes at 4,010.41 (–0.80%) after three-session rally * KOSDAQ rises slightly to 903.30 (+0.07%), third straight gain * Foreign investors sell ₩16.
Korea Stocks Soar as Foreign and Institutional Buying Drives Broad-Based Rally Tech and shipbuilders jump; policy and earnings optimism lift risk appetite Market Highlights * KOSPI closes at 4,042 (+2.57%) — first-ever close above the 4,000 mark * KOSDAQ ends at 902 (+2.22%), aided by tech and secondary battery
The KOSPI index surpassed 4,000 points for the first time in history, driven by strong gains in semiconductor and defense stocks. Foreign and retail investors supported the rally amid easing macro risks and improved global sentiment.
Samsung Electronics broke through â‚©100,000 for the first time as market cap neared â‚©600 trillion, driven by AI memory momentum, strategic deals and buybacks.
Semiconductor-led ETFs advanced while EV/battery themes weakened. Foreign investors turned selective net buyers and core Korea beta stabilized.
Tech and construction stocks lead rally; KRW strengthens as risk appetite improves Market Highlights KOSPI jumps 2.5% to 3,941.59 on strong foreign and institutional inflows KOSDAQ gains 1.27% as secondary battery and tech stocks rebound Foreign + institutions net buy over â‚©2 trillion in main board Samsung