AI Semiconductor ETF Surge Drives KOSPI to Historic Highs
AI semiconductor-related ETFs are gaining exceptional popularity among retail investors in the Korean stock market, fueling record highs for the KOSPI index as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix continue their upward momentum. The KOSPI index broke above the 8000 level for the first time ever, later stabilizing above 8200, thanks to strong buying by both retail and institutional investors, while foreign investors engaged in profit-taking. Experts project that the rally in semiconductor blue chips is likely to persist for the time being, though concerns over market concentration and heightened volatility remain prominent.
On June 26, the KOSPI closed at an all-time high of 8047.51, and soon after, it surpassed the 8200 mark, supported by newly listed ETFs with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as their underlying assets. The launch of these single-stock and leveraged ETFs injected fresh liquidity into the market, but also raised caution about short-term fluctuations and excessive capital flows into a narrow sector.
Additionally, SK Hynix's unveiling of its iHBM technology has reinforced its competitive edge, while the global uptrend in semiconductor stocks and strong US big tech earnings have further buoyed the Korean market. Meanwhile, the KOSDAQ index dropped by more than 3% due to the heavy tilt towards semiconductor stocks, and the won-dollar exchange rate showed ongoing volatility amid underlying economic uncertainties.
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