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Foreign ownership of Samsung Electronics falls to lowest level since 2009
Foreign investors have continued to sell more shares than they buy in South Korea’s stock market.
On Oct.
7, they held 46.37% of Samsung Electronics, according to the Korea Exchange.
That was the company’s lowest foreign ownership share since July 16, 2009, when it stood at 46.45%.
The latest figure marks a decline in the proportion of Samsung shares held by foreign investors.
The figures do not say why investors have been selling.
No next steps or forecast are given.
Foreign ownership of Samsung Electronics fell to 46.37% as of October 7, its lowest level since 2009.
The figure was the lowest in about 17 years and three months.
Foreign investors’ net selling on South Korea’s stock market has continued.
The Korea Exchange reported the ownership figure.
- Who
- Foreign investors and Samsung Electronics.
- What
- Foreign investors’ stake in Samsung Electronics fell to 46.37%, its lowest level since 2009.
- When
- As of October 7; the report was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- South Korea’s stock market.
- Why
- The decline was reported amid continued net selling by foreign investors; the sources do not state a specific cause.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
Foreign investors held 46.45% of Samsung Electronics, the previous low cited in the report.
Foreign investors’ holding in Samsung Electronics was 46.37%.
- Foreign ownership
- 46.37% as of October 7
- Previous low
- 46.45% on July 16, 2009
- Time since previous low
- About 17 years and three months
- Reported by
- Korea Exchange
Sources
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