Zacks Investment Research
13 Jul 2026, 17:40 UTC · 7h ago
South Korean ETFs Under Radar as KOSPI Plunges Over 7% to Below 7000
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Zacks Investment Research
13 Jul 2026, 17:40 UTC · 7h ago
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The South Korean KOSPI index has fallen nearly 8%, dropping below the 7,000-point mark. — A sharp, single-digit percentage drop in a major national index indicates significant risk aversion and a breakdown of a previous bull trend.
-0.80Major South Korean semiconductor stocks, including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, are experiencing aggressive profit-taking and price declines. — These two companies represent nearly 90% of the KOSPI's prior gains, making their decline a primary driver of market instability.
-0.70The U.S. Commerce Department is reportedly urging South Korean chipmakers to build more fabrication plants within the United States. — This suggests increased capital expenditures and potential supply-chain restructuring costs for Korean tech firms.
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SK Hynix shares plummeted over 10% as investors aggressively locked in gains.
Samsung Electronics shares have been sliding due to market anxieties and profit-taking despite beating earnings expectations.
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