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Foreign investors continued pulling money from Asian equities in July, but the headline outflow masks a striking shift underneath: capital moved away from the region's biggest AI winners while selectively returning to markets with less dependence on the semiconductor boom. Investors sold a net $25.48 billion of shares across seven major Asian markets during the month, extending the region's foreign-selling streak to nine months.

invezz.com - 2026-08-11 04:02:33

South Korea will launch a new 5 ​trillion won ($3.52 billion) semiconductor ‌fund focused on promising chip materials, components and fabless companies, ​Presidential Chief of Staff ​Kang Hoon-sik said on Monday, ⁠as part of government plans ​to build chip clusters.

reuters.com - 2026-08-10 05:19:41

Asian stocks climbed on Monday after a surprisingly weak US jobs report eased fears of an imminent Federal Reserve rate increase, helping risk appetite recover even as oil prices moved higher on renewed uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose about 2%, South Korea's KOSPI added 1.1% and MSCI's broadest Asia-Pacific gauge outside Japan gained 0.8%.

invezz.com - 2026-08-10 00:42:55

Some say that history may not repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Single-stock product launches have exploded in the ETF ecosystem, but South Korea's recent efforts to curb excessive speculation in these funds are producing historical echoes of the Panic of 1873.

etftrends.com - 2026-08-07 07:31:34

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix fell sharply on Thursday, reversing Wednesday's rebound and reinforcing concerns that South Korea's artificial-intelligence trade is becoming a volatility machine. SK Hynix plunged 6.95%, Samsung Electronics fell 2.44% and the Kospi lost 3.64%, sharply reversing Wednesday's gains of about 6%, 3% and 4%.

invezz.com - 2026-08-05 23:48:04

South Korea's AI and semiconductor strength remains compelling despite recent volatility. Here's how investors can play the opportunity with ETFs.

zacks.com - 2026-08-05 13:07:19

Goldman Sachs Chief Asia-Pacific Equity Strategist Tim Moe raised the firm's Kospi target to 12,000, an implied roughly 90% upside even as the Korean market absorbs a violent unwind of leveraged retail products.

247wallst.com - 2026-08-04 10:37:54

The Kospi Index dropped by over 4% on Monday as the biggest constituent companies resumed their plunge. It dropped to 6,263 points, erasing some of the gains made on Friday, when it staged one of its best recoveries this year.

invezz.com - 2026-08-03 00:37:25

SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics shares fell sharply on Monday, giving back part of Friday's record rebound as investors locked in profits after one of the most dramatic sessions in South Korean market history. Samsung dropped 6.48% and SK Hynix lost 6.69% by 9:15 AM in Seoul, while the Kospi slid 4.25%.

invezz.com - 2026-08-02 23:39:59

Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the fallout from the AI sell-off, the Federal Reserve's rate outlook and renewed tensions in the Middle East. The MSCI Asia-Pacific gauge excluding Japan was little changed after swinging between gains and losses.

invezz.com - 2026-07-30 00:28:48

What started as a dip has morphed into a slump as ETFs and hedge funds dump assets to pay down debt.

barrons.com - 2026-07-29 06:57:00

The Hang Seng Index has outperformed its major Asian peers this year, even as the Kospi and Nikkei 225 have come under pressure. The index has rebounded nearly 14% from its lowest level this year, while the Nikkei 225 and Kospi have fallen about 15% and 40%, respectively, from their year-highs.

invezz.com - 2026-07-29 02:07:32

SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics stocks extended their selloff in Seoul on Wednesday as record memory-chip earnings failed to calm investors, sharply cutting the premium attached to the artificial-intelligence boom. SK Hynix reversed an early gain and fell more than 8% during trading on July 29, while Samsung dropped nearly 5%.

invezz.com - 2026-07-28 23:47:09

South ​Korea's top financial regulator said on Tuesday ‌that authorities would consider a cap on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETF) investments for retail investors if needed, local media reports ​said.

reuters.com - 2026-07-27 21:43:06

South Korea's Kospi Index pulled back modestly on Monday, even as a risk-on sentiment spread in the financial market. It dropped to 6,650, down sharply from the year-to-date high of 9,387 as traders focused on the upcoming Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix earnings.

invezz.com - 2026-07-27 01:03:15

Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors returned to semiconductor shares after a bruising sell-off, taking their cue from a Wall Street rebound even as Brent crude pushed further above $91 a barrel. MSCI's Asia-Pacific gauge outside Japan gained 1.2%, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 6% and Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 1.9%.

invezz.com - 2026-07-22 00:32:10

Micron's ( NASDAQ :MU | MU Price Prediction ) Fiscal Q3 2026 results include something you should look into a little more closely.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-20 13:45:43

The Kospi Index retreated by over 4% today, July 20, as concerns on the technology sector coincided with the ongoing US-Iran war. It slumped to 6,525 points, down substantially from the year-to-date high of 9,387.

invezz.com - 2026-07-20 00:35:44

Markets are embracing the idea that we are in an AI supercycle. Investors are betting on a multi-decade technological shift, similar to the internet, that will transform industries, computing, and infrastructure.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-17 15:49:59

When it comes to broad international equities exposure, the sum of the parts is traditionally greater than the whole. Today, however, single-country exposure is also proving that individual parts can deliver a whole lot of performance.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-17 07:46:35

The Kospi Index continued its strong recovery as technology companies like Samsung and SK Hynix soared. It jumped to 7,377, up by 15% from its lowest point this month.

invezz.com - 2026-07-15 00:42:06

The Korean stock market is now interlinked with American portfolios, Christopher Collins writes.

barrons.com - 2026-07-13 15:45:00

SK Hynix stock slumped in its first full day of U.S. trading as jitters continued to weigh on chip and memory stocks.

investopedia.com - 2026-07-13 13:11:06

Friday, July 10, may have been ordinary for those outside the investment community, but for folks engaged with the market, it marked an opportunity to gain exposure to the second most valuable company in South Korea. On Friday, SK Hynix (SKHY) became available to U.S. investors via the Nasdaq.

etftrends.com - 2026-07-13 07:59:42

The Kospi Index is stuck in a local bear market after falling 21% from its year-to-date high. It ended the week at 7,475, down sharply from the year-to-date high of 9,387.

invezz.com - 2026-07-12 03:11:12

South Korea's Kospi Index jumped by over 4% on Friday, capping a highly volatile week that saw it plunge to 7,060, its lowest level since May 20. It remains in a local bear market after falling by 20% from its highest point this year.

invezz.com - 2026-07-10 01:53:56

South Korean battery ​maker LG Energy ‌Solution said on Tuesday it expects ​April-June operating ​profit to fall ⁠77% to 113 ​billion won ($73.91 ​million), as sluggish electric vehicle (EV) demand continued ​to weigh ​on battery sales.

reuters.com - 2026-07-06 20:03:44

While a justifiable amount of A.I.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-06 11:00:12

The Kospi Index retreated by over 1.5% today, July 6, as foreign investors continued to sell their shares ahead of Samsung Electronics' preliminary earnings report. It was trading at 7,947, down by 15% from its highest point this year.

invezz.com - 2026-07-05 22:43:25

South Korea's Kospi Composite Index slipped by nearly 2% on Monday morning, driven by the sell-off in SK Hynix and Samsung, rising crude oil prices amid the ongoing US-Iran crisis, and fears of single-stock ETFs. It retreated to 8,255 points, a few points below the year-to-date high of 9,387.

invezz.com - 2026-06-28 22:36:49

South Korean stocks ended their worst week in more than three months on Friday, capping a turbulent stretch that has also prompted comparisons between the country's benchmark equity index and the meme-stock frenzy that gripped global markets in 2021. The benchmark KOSPI index closed down 519.09 points, or 5.81%, at 8,411.21 after tumbling as much as 9% earlier in the session, triggering circuit breakers for the second time this week.

invezz.com - 2026-06-26 05:25:04

South Korea was hoping to take the first step to an upgrade to developed-market status with MSCI this year. However, the index provider's latest review kept the country in its Emerging Markets category.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-25 08:53:38

SK Hynix will be easier for investors to buy. Will that hurt demand for South Korean funds and the DRAM ETF?

barrons.com - 2026-06-24 15:15:00

A combination of a weaker U.S. dollar, a push among retail and institutional investors alike toward international investments, and increasing demand for AI exposure have all positioned South Korea as a country to watch in 2026. Companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are at the center of the semiconductor industry, responsible for AI and with demand for memory and hardware components far outstripping supply, these companies can reap significant benefits.

marketbeat.com - 2026-06-24 10:06:07

The Kospi Index retreated sharply this week, reaching its lowest level since June 12, as technology stocks plunged. It retreated by 10% on Tuesday, and continued the trend today, June 24.

invezz.com - 2026-06-24 00:04:38

South Korea stocks are correcting. U.S. markets should take heed.

barrons.com - 2026-06-23 10:16:00

FLKR reaches a new 52-week high amid a semiconductor-led market surge and robust export growth in South Korea.

zacks.com - 2026-06-22 10:41:32

The same memory-chip cycle that has made Samsung and SK Hynix soar is forcing the Bank of Korea toward rate hikes, leaving Korean sovereign debt the worst performer in the world. It is a case study in how an AI boom can wreck a boring asset class rather than fund it.

forbes.com - 2026-06-19 18:45:07

Asian markets were broadly steady on Thursday as investors looked past the formal signing of a US-Iran interim peace agreement and focused instead on what comes next for oil, rates and risk appetite. The deal extends an April ceasefire by 60 days and aims to create room for a final truce, but it has not removed the political risk around enforcement.

invezz.com - 2026-06-18 01:28:00

I recommend buying Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF, which offers exposure to South Korean equities, especially memory producers benefiting from AI-driven demand. FLKR's forward P/E has compressed to 8x despite a >100% YTD rally, suggesting improved earnings expectations and potential for further upside if re-rated to historical multiples. Corporate governance reforms and tax changes in South Korea are key triggers that could drive a re-rating of FLKR and unlock value for minority shareholders.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-17 12:38:58

Jeong Eun-Bo, CEO & Chairman of the Korea Exchange (KRX), talks to CNBC's Lisa Kim about foreign investment in the South Korean markets, and evaluates the country's chances of ascending the MSCI Developed Markets Index.

youtube.com - 2026-06-12 02:26:48

Korea has been a hot market but shares are falling back to earth, especially those of memory chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix.

barrons.com - 2026-06-11 09:01:00

Increasing use by retail investors or ‘ants' of leveraged products to gain fast exposure to market upside is amplifying market volatility on Korea's rollercoaster exchange.

marketwatch.com - 2026-06-09 06:16:00

South Korea's Kospi Index rose by over 4% on Tuesday, mirroring the resurgence of the US equities market. It rose to KRW 7,814, a few points above the Monday's low of KRW 7,435 as technology stocks jumped and crude oil prices retreated.

invezz.com - 2026-06-08 23:58:48

South Korean authorities urged banks to step up measures against what they described as “speculative market-disrupting behavior.”

wsj.com - 2026-06-08 04:29:00

Seoul resident Laura Byun has long preferred U.S. mutual funds over Korean shares, but the KOSPI's blistering rally changed ​that and her risk tolerance for debt.

reuters.com - 2026-06-08 04:23:33

South Korea's KOSPI plunged on Monday as a global chip selloff turned into a full-blown stress test for one of the world's hottest equity markets. The benchmark index triggered a Level 1 circuit breaker just minutes after the open, falling as much as 8.4% to around 7,477 in early trade.

invezz.com - 2026-06-08 00:12:37

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix fell sharply on Friday as a selloff in US chip stocks spilled into South Korea, raising fresh questions about the country's heavy dependence on the artificial intelligence boom. The KOSPI opened 3.66% lower and later dropped as much as 5.7%, prompting the Korea Exchange to trigger a sell-side sidecar that briefly suspended programme trading.

invezz.com - 2026-06-04 23:47:24

Samsung and SK Hynix are key to soaring South Korean stock market, but a rate hike could trigger a 15% market correction.

marketwatch.com - 2026-06-04 18:40:00

South Korea's AI-fueled rally has made it the world's sixth-largest stock market, and the rally may be far from over. Investors may want to keep South Korea ETFs on their radar.

zacks.com - 2026-06-03 11:06:06