Investor flows
KOSPI Foreign Net Buy
Foreign investors' net buying on the KOSPI, purchases minus sales. It responds quickly to the exchange rate and global fund flows, and it is the single biggest swing factor in large-cap supply and demand.
KOSPI Foreign Net Buy latest observations
- Observed
- 2026-10-28
- Latest
- 791.0 bn KRW
- Change from previous
- ▲ +220.0 bn KRW
Check the observation dates in both the summary and chart; release and refresh times can differ.
At a glance
KOSPI Foreign Net Buy: latest value and prior change
As of 2026-10-27, KOSPI Foreign Net Buy is 571.0 bn KRW. It is 1,229 bn KRW higher than -658.0 bn KRW on 2026-10-26.
Across 186 available observations from 2026-01-15 to 2026-10-27, the latest value is at the tie-adjusted 82nd percentile.
- Observed on
- Default comparison window
- 2026-01-15–2026-10-27
- Observations · observed cadence
- 186 · Daily
- Data source
- KRX
A high or low percentile does not by itself make the indicator positive, negative, or a buy or sell signal.
Market reading
Put this number in context
2026-07-29 → 2026-10-27 · bn KRW
- First
- -1,250 bn KRW
- 2026-07-29
- Latest
- 571.0 bn KRW
- 2026-10-27
- Window low
- -4,579 bn KRW
- 2026-10-13
- Window high
- 7,241 bn KRW
- 2026-07-31
The horizontal axis follows observation order; calendar intervals may differ. High and low refer to observed values within this window, not intraday or all-time extremes. Ties show the first observation date.
Time-series chart
KOSPI Foreign Net Buy
2026-01-15–2026-10-27
Long-history series are stored as real provider observations. Index, FX, VIX, and ratio charts use historical backfill where providers expose it; Korean investor flow and margin-credit feeds expand as stable historical endpoints become available.
Recent observations and calculated changes
The ten latest chart observations. Change subtracts the previous observation; intervals vary with holidays, release schedules and missing data. A difference in rates or ratios is not an investment return.
| Observed | Value | Previous date | Difference (current − previous) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 571.0 bn KRW | 2026-10-26 | 1,229 bn KRW |
| 2026-10-26 | -658.0 bn KRW | 2026-10-23 | 321.0 bn KRW |
| 2026-10-23 | -979.0 bn KRW | 2026-10-22 | -1,024 bn KRW |
| 2026-10-22 | 45.00 bn KRW | 2026-10-21 | -598.0 bn KRW |
| 2026-10-21 | 643.0 bn KRW | 2026-10-20 | 1,190 bn KRW |
| 2026-10-20 | -547.0 bn KRW | 2026-10-19 | -652.0 bn KRW |
| 2026-10-19 | 105.0 bn KRW | 2026-10-16 | -215.0 bn KRW |
| 2026-10-16 | 320.0 bn KRW | 2026-10-15 | 4,094 bn KRW |
| 2026-10-15 | -3,774 bn KRW | 2026-10-14 | -2,586 bn KRW |
| 2026-10-14 | -1,188 bn KRW | 2026-10-13 | 3,391 bn KRW |
Source: KRX
Interpretation guide
How to read foreign net buying in KOSPI
Foreign net buying shows whether overseas investors are net buyers or sellers of KOSPI stocks. Because Korean large caps are sensitive to FX and global risk appetite, this flow is a key support signal for index direction and confidence.
What it means
Foreign net buying means global capital is increasing Korean equity exposure. Persistent net selling often points to pressure from FX, earnings concerns, or broader risk-off behavior.
- Several consecutive sessions of buying matter more than one isolated day.
- Foreign buying with a stable won improves the large-cap flow backdrop.
- Foreign selling with a rising USD/KRW rate warns of outflow pressure.
Interpretation rules
Daily flows are noisy, so cumulative direction and index response matter. If foreigners buy but the index does not rise, another seller group or sector mismatch may be offsetting the demand.
- Compare cumulative net buying over fixed five- and ten-session windows. Check whether a positive turn simply reflects a large selling day leaving the window.
- When buying and index gains coincide, check whether purchases are concentrated in one session or a few large caps. The sign of cumulative flow alone does not determine the next index move.
- If the index is weak despite buying, check institutions, semiconductors, and FX pressure.
How to respond
Foreign-flow data is most useful for sizing KOSPI large-cap and FX-sensitive exposure. Do not chase a single stock only because foreign investors bought the market.
- When foreign buying and breadth improve together, large-cap candidates deserve priority review.
- During persistent foreign selling, treat high-beta and FX-sensitive large caps more conservatively.
- Early flow turns should be confirmed with trading value and sector participation.
Related views
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USD/KRW
A key FX gauge for won weakness and foreign-flow pressure.
Pairs foreign flow with FX conditions.
KOSPI Index
Korea's large-cap benchmark for risk appetite and flow conditions.
Checks whether foreign buying supports KOSPI direction.
Foreign + institution co-buy
Stocks bought by both foreign and institutional investors.
Connects total foreign flow with stock-level co-buying.
KOSPI Institution Net Buy
Domestic professional flow for rotation and index support.
Compares foreign and institutional flow direction.