The Most Active Stocks in the KOSPI and KOSDAQ Markets
In the KOSPI market, the stock that saw the most movement among the top 30 stocks by market capitalization on the 17th was POSCO Holdings. Its stock price closed at 478,000 won, experiencing a significant increase of 6.94% (31,000 won) from the previous trading day. This upward trend began with an opening price of 452,500 won, a 1.23% (5,500 won) increase, and reached a new 52-week high of 485,000 won during the day.
The trading volume for POSCO Holdings was 2,919,983 shares, a notable increase of 720,000 shares from the previous trading day. As a result, the company’s market capitalization rose by 2.6 trillion won, reaching a total of 40.425 trillion won. These positive market movements garnered attention and kept POSCO Holdings at the 9th rank for market capitalization.
Furthermore, individual investors showed great interest in POSCO Holdings, contributing to a net purchase of 235.9 billion won. On the other hand, foreigners sold 152 billion won worth of shares, and institutions sold 81.5 billion won worth of shares.
Lee Yu-jin, a researcher at Eugene Investment & Securities, expressed optimism regarding POSCO Holdings’ future prospects. In a report, Lee raised the target price for the company from 440,000 won to 500,000 won, representing a significant 13.64% increase.
POSCO Holdings recently held the ‘Secondary Battery Material Value Day’ on the 11th, where they announced ambitious plans for the future. These plans include increasing lithium production capacity to 423,000 tons and nickel production capacity to 240,000 tons by 2030. Additionally, they aim to enhance cathode material production capacity to 1 million tons and anode material production capacity to 370,000 tonnes.
Lee commented, “With this expansion in production capacity, POSCO Holdings’ lithium business value is projected to grow from 4.9 trillion won to 6.7 trillion won by 2026.”
Conversely, among the top 30 stocks in the KOSPI market, the average stock price decreased by 0.30%. Out of these stocks, 22 experienced a decrease in their prices, while only 8 saw an increase. The KOSPI index closed at 2619.00, a 0.35% (9.30 points) decline from the previous trading day.
Momentum in the KOSDAQ Market
In the KOSDAQ market, Rainbow Robotics emerged as the most active stock among the top 30 stocks by market capitalization. Rainbow Robotics recorded a closing price of 98,400 won, signifying a remarkable increase of 7.66% (7,000 won) compared to the previous trading day.
Although the stock opened at 91,100 won, representing a slight 0.33% (300 won) decrease, it quickly reversed course around 10:30 and witnessed a gradual upward trend throughout the day.
The trading volume for Rainbow Robotics experienced a dramatic surge, reaching 1,402,534 shares, an impressive seven-fold increase from the previous trading day. Consequently, the company’s market capitalization grew by 140 billion won, totaling 1.89 trillion won, and rose from the 22nd to the 21st rank in terms of market capitalization.
During this trading period, other subsidiaries displayed a net purchase of 700 million won worth of shares, while foreigners gained 500 million won worth of shares. Conversely, individual investors sold a net worth of 1 billion won, and institutional investors earned 200 million won.
Rainbow Robotics’ positive market response can be attributed to the government’s decision to increase support for mine detectors in Ukraine. As the only domestic company capable of mass-producing quadrupedal robots for mine detection, Rainbow Robotics has significantly raised expectations about the potential benefits it can provide.
Among the top 30 stocks in the KOSDAQ market, the average stock price saw an increase of 0.77%. Out of these stocks, 18 witnessed an increase in their prices, while 12 saw a decrease. The KOSDAQ index finished trading at 898.29, representing a 0.22% (2.01 points) rise from the previous trading day.
As the stock market continues to fluctuate, it is important to closely monitor the movement and performance of these notable stocks.
Reporter: Kim Tae-young
Among the top 30 stocks by market cap on the KOSPI and KOSDAQ, which stock has moved the most? If the stock price moves a lot, it means that it has received a lot of attention from the market. What are the reasons for the market’s interest? Today’s comment will be published.
▲ Based on the closing price on the 17th, stock prices moved the most in the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets.
[비즈니스포스트] On the 17th, among the top 30 KOSPI stocks by market capitalization, POSCO Holdings’ stock price moved the most based on the closing price.
Posco Holdings shares ended trading at 478,000 won, up 6.94% (31,000 won) from the previous trading day.
The stock price started at 452,500 won, up 1.23% (5,500 won) from the previous trading day, and rose to 485,000 won during the day, setting a new 52-week high.
Trading volume was 2,919,983 shares, an increase of 720,000 shares from the previous trading day.
Its market cap increased by 2.6 trillion won to 40.425 trillion won. Market capitalization rank was the same at 9th.
Net individuals bought 235.9 billion won. Foreigners sold 152 billion won and institutions sold 81.5 billion won.
Lee Yu-jin, a researcher at Eugene Investment & Securities, raised the target price of POSCO Holdings from 440,000 won to 500,000 won by 13.64 percent in the report.
POSCO Holdings held the ‘Secondary Battery Material Value Day’ on the 11th and announced that by 2030, lithium production capacity will be 423,000 tons, nickel production capacity will be 240,000 tons, cathode material production capacity will be 1 million tons, and anode material production capacity will be increased He has presented a plan to raise it to 370,000 tonnes.
“As production capacity expands, POSCO Holdings’ lithium business value will grow from 4.9 trillion won to 6.7 trillion won in 2026,” Lee said.
The stock price of the top 30 stocks in the KOSPI market by market cap fell by an average of 0.30%. 22 stock prices fell and 8 stock prices rose.
The KOSPI index closed at 2619.00, 0.35% (9.30 points) lower than the previous trading day.
In the KOSDAQ market on this day, the stock price of Rainbow Robotics moved the most based on the closing price among the top 30 stocks by market capitalization.
Shares of Rainbow Robotics closed at 98,400 won, up 7.66% (7,000 won) from the previous trading day.
The stock price started at 91,100 won, down 0.33% (300 won) from the previous trading day, but turned up around 10:30. Since then, progress has steadily increased.
The trading volume was 1,402,534 shares, a seven-fold increase from the previous trading day.
Its market cap increased by 140 billion won to 1.89 trillion won. Market capitalization rose from 22nd to 21st.
Other subsidiaries bought net 700 million and foreigners gained 500 million. Individual investors sold a net 1 billion earned and institutional investors earned 200 million.
Amid the government’s decision to increase support for mine detectors in Ukraine, Rainbow Robotics is the only domestic company capable of mass-producing quadrupedal robots for mine detection, which has apparently raised expectations about benefits.
On this day, the stock prices of the top 30 stocks in the KOSDAQ market cap rose by an average of 0.77%. 18 stock prices rose and 12 stock prices fell.
The KOSDAQ index finished trading at 898.29, 0.22% (2.01 points) higher than the previous trading day. Reporter Kim Tae-young
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