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Foreign Investors Account for 87% of KOSPI Net Selling in Samsung, SK Hynix

Foreign investors accounted for 87% of net selling in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix on the KOSPI, with outflows continuing despite record earnings at both companies. The data highlights the gap between share prices and fundamentals, pointing to near-term supply-demand pressure, though a return of foreign buying or stronger shareholder returns could support a medium-term recovery.

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조선일보 · 10-13 10:36 KST
87% of Foreign Kospi Net Sales Concentrated in Samsung and SK Hynix
Data shows that 87% of foreign net selling on the Kospi this year was concentrated in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, reflecting focused divestment from Korea's memory chip duo. Continued foreign outflows could put significant selling pressure on SK Hynix shares, worsening near-term supply-demand dynamics.
시사저널 · 10-13 10:22 KST
Foreign Investors Exit Despite Record Earnings, Dumping Samsung and SK Hynix
Despite record earnings from Samsung and SK Hynix, foreign investors are retreating en masse, heavily selling both stocks. Analysts cite profit-taking and concerns over a memory cycle peak as main drivers. Hynix shares face persistent foreign outflow pressure; investors should monitor capital flow trends and industry cycle signals.
조선일보 · 10-13 09:12 KST
Foreign Investors Account for 87% of KOSPI Net Selling in Samsung, SK Hynix
About 87% of foreign net selling on the KOSPI was concentrated in Samsung and SK Hynix, signaling a large exit from Korean chip leaders. Continued outflows could pressure SK Hynix shares near term.
조선일보 · 10-13 09:08 KST
Foreigners' Kospi Net Sales This Year: 87% in Samsung and SK Hynix
Statistics show that 87% of foreign net selling on the Kospi this year was concentrated in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, highlighting focused divestment from Korea's memory chip duo. Continued foreign outflows could put significant selling pressure on SK Hynix shares, worsening near-term supply-demand dynamics.
Chosunbiz · 10-13 09:08 KST
Foreigners' KOSPI Net Selling 87% in Samsung, Hynix
Data shows 87% of foreigners' net KOSPI selling this year was in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Persistent foreign selling is a clear downside pressure on Hynix shares, making shifts in fund flows worth watching.
스마트투데이 · 10-13 08:59 KST
Record Earnings Yet Foreign Selling: What Could Lift Chip Stocks
Despite record earnings at SK Hynix and peers, persistent foreign selling has capped chip stocks. Investors look to AI demand upside, memory price hikes or policy catalysts for a rebound, though flows dominate near term.