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[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] This week, institutional investors have increased their holdings in various stocks, including SAMG Entertainment, Hansol Chemical, Esu Specialty Chemicals, ENF Technology, and Dongkuk Steel, according to data released by Thinkpool on Thursday.
During the week of February 20–26, institutional investors purchased a net total of 212,914 shares of SAMG Entertainment, which is 2.5% of the company’s total outstanding shares. SAMG Entertainment is known for its expertise in 3D animation production.
Institutional investors also raised their stake in Esu Specialty Chemicals, buying 385,307 shares, which is 1.3% of the total shares.
Moreover, Cafe24 saw a significant increase in institutional buying, with investors acquiring 246,968 shares, or 1% of its listed shares. Cafe24 recently turned profitable in its operating income for 2024, leading to a sharp rise in its stock price.
In addition, Dongkuk Steel saw 585,411 shares bought by institutional investors, representing 1.2% of its listed shares. The company, a steel manufacturer, experienced a sharp increase in stock price after the South Korean government tentatively decided to impose a maximum 38% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese hot-rolled steel plates.
On the foreign investor side, stocks like TMC, HFR, GI Innovation, Hanul Materials Science, and Esu Petasis saw higher-than-average foreign buying activity.
TMC, a producer of special gases for semiconductors and displays, saw foreign investors acquire 573,101 shares, or 2.7% of the listed shares.
Foreign investors also increased their holdings in Esu Petasis, buying 1,004,821 shares, or 1.6% of the total shares.
In addition, HFR, a company specializing in wireless complex system development, saw foreign investors purchase 297,746 shares, or 2.2% of its listed shares, increasing their stake in the company.
Alphabiz Reporter Kim Jisun(stockmk2020@alphabiz.co.kr)
