KOSDAQ

Active ETFs Stumble as KOSDAQ Languishes

Brokerage Reports on KOSDAQ Stocks Double in Five Months

Brokerage reports on KOSDAQ-listed companies doubled to 734 in May from 364 last December, driven by government stimulus policy and improved supply-demand conditions.

KOSPI Plunges 5.5% to 8,160 as Broadcom Selloff Hits Chip Stocks

The KOSPI plunged 5.54% to 8,160.59 as a Broadcom selloff hit chip stocks. Samsung Electronics fell 6.40% and SK hynix dropped 9.92%, triggering a sell sidecar on the main bourse.

Corporate Disclosures

June 5 corporate disclosures from Korean listed firms, including Hansol Technics' 64 billion won plant sale, DL E&C's 499.8 billion won power plant deal, and Kyeryong Construction's housing project win.

KOSDAQ Closes Down 4.50% at 1,002.44

The KOSDAQ index closed at 1,002.44, falling 47.29 points or 4.50%.

Breaking News: KOSDAQ Plunges 4.77%, Breaks Below 1,000

The KOSDAQ index plunged 4.77% to 999.62, breaking below 1,000 for the first time in three months, while the KOSPI fell 6.75% amid a sharp drop in U.S. semiconductor stocks.

Breaking News: KOSPI Plunges, Triggering Sell-Side Sidecar

The KOSPI plunged nearly 4% in early trading on Wednesday, triggering a sell-side sidecar at 9:08 a.m. as the index opened at 8,323.20, down 3.66%.

Breaking News: KOSPI Opens Down 3.66% at 8323.20, KOSDAQ Falls 1.38%

The KOSPI opened down 3.66% at 8323.20 and the KOSDAQ fell 1.38% as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix dropped 5-6% following sharp declines in Broadcom and Micron.

KOSDAQ Opens Down 14.51 Points (1.38%) at 1,035.22

The KOSDAQ opened down 14.51 points, or 1.38%, at 1,035.22.

Korean Corporate Disclosures for June 4

Korean corporate disclosures for June 4 include Hanwha Aerospace's production halt, Netmarble's 697.6 billion won property sale, and Yesti's semiconductor equipment deal with Samsung.

Foreign Selloff Hits Second-Largest on Record; KOSPI Closes Down 1.84% at 8,630

The KOSPI fell 1.84% to 8,639.41 as foreigners net sold 6.988 trillion won, the second-largest on record, amid Middle East tensions and U.S. rate concerns, while the KOSDAQ rebounded.

KOSDAQ Closes Up 23.70 Points at 1,049.73

The KOSDAQ index closed at 1,049.73, gaining 23.70 points or 2.31% in the latest session.

Eum PE Signs MOU to Sell E2MOS Stake to Taewoong Logistics for 77.1 Billion Won

Eum PE signed an MOU to sell its 85.6% stake in logistics firm E2MOS to KOSDAQ-listed Taewoong Logistics for 77.1 billion won, marking a successful exit from its 2022 acquisition.

Neglected KOSDAQ Strikes Back, Rebounds After Six Sessions

The KOSDAQ index rose more than 2% to recover the 1,050 level, rebounding after six sessions as funds rotated into oversold sectors, while the KOSPI fell 0.92% on heavy foreign selling.

Today's Memo

Korea stock market schedule for June 5, including new share allocation record dates for Celltrion and Hyungji I&C, additional listings for Kakao and L&F, and a new SPAC listing.

Chip Equipment Stocks Surge as Samsung, SK hynix Take a Breather

Korean chip equipment stocks including Eugene Technology and Wonik IPS surged near daily limits Tuesday as buying rotated from Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to front-end equipment names.

Tougher Delisting Rules Make Governance the New Imperative

Korea's tougher delisting rules and the FSS's new joint surveillance system make financial structure and disclosure management a core governance issue for listed company boards.

Self-Driving Startups Split on Tech Evaluations; Revenue Structure Decides Fate

RideFlux became the first Korean self-driving startup to pass the KOSDAQ tech evaluation, while rival Autonomous a2z fell short due to its heavy reliance on government revenue.

National Growth Fund's Success Hinges on Transparent Management and Evaluation

Korea's 600 billion won National Participation Growth Fund offers tax deductions and loss coverage for investments in 12 advanced industries, but its success depends on transparent management and performance.