[Featured Stock] Samsung Electronics, over 200k individual orders exceeding 100 million won... Large buy orders highlight during KOSPI rebound rally

Samsung Electronics has become the most concentrated stock among individual investors’ large orders amid a strong run in South Korea’s KOSPI.

According to data from the Korea Exchange, last month in the KOSPI market, there were 1.193158 million individual-investor orders of 100 million won or more per order, setting a historical record for the month. The figure surpassed the 1.153301 million orders in January 2021.

Among them, Samsung Electronics ranked first with 202.0250k orders, making it the stock with the most concentrated large orders from individual investors. SK Hynix followed closely with 142.668k orders. Market analysis believes that the strong performance of large semiconductor stocks has boosted individual investors’ sentiment.

Previously, both Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix had released their highest quarterly performances. In addition, with the KOSPI surging sharply on the strength of semiconductor stocks, buying by individual investors operating large amounts of capital has become concentrated in large-cap stocks.

Since this month began, large orders have continued to increase. As of the 7th, the average daily number of individual investor orders over 100 million won reached 83,067, up 53% from the previous month’s daily average of 54,234. After the KOSPI broke through 7,000 points for the first time in history, it continued rising to 7,498.00 points, maintaining its strength.

So far this year, the KOSPI has risen by about 78%, the highest among major stock markets in major countries. Analysts point out that despite external variables such as risks in the Middle East, the stock market remains resilient, and individual investors’ preference for large semiconductor stocks continues.