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Korean Investors’ US Stock Buying Hits Yearly High
Korean investors net bought $5.49 billion in US stocks this month, about 7.27 trillion won.
That was 5.5 times the previous month’s $1 billion and the largest monthly amount so far this year.
The buying came as the won strengthened, making dollars cheaper for investors in South Korea.
At the same time, South Korea’s KOSPI fell sharply, prompting money to move toward US shares.
The figures show a shift toward US stocks among Korean investors.
Net purchases mean investors bought more than they sold.
South Korean investors net bought $5.49406 billion of US stocks this month, the highest monthly amount so far this year.
The total was 5.5 times the $1 billion they bought last month.
The article said a stronger won made dollars cheaper to buy.
It also said a sharp fall in the KOSPI contributed to money flowing to US stocks.
- Who
- South Korean investors.
- What
- They net bought $5.49406 billion of US stocks.
- When
- This month, according to an article published on October 28, 2026.
- Where
- US stock markets.
- Why
- The won rose in value, making dollars cheaper to buy, and the KOSPI fell sharply.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
South Korean investors net bought $1 billion of US stocks.
They net bought $5.49406 billion of US stocks, the highest amount so far this year.
- Net US stock purchases
- $5.49406 billion this month
- Value in won
- About 7.27 trillion won
- Compared with last month
- 5.5 times the $1 billion bought last month
- Yearly ranking
- Highest monthly amount so far this year
- Stated factors
- A stronger won and a sharp KOSPI decline