South Korean Retail Investors Pour $4.6 Billion into US Stocks in July

Hyperdash News08/08/2026 19:03 UTCEquities

South Korean retail investors purchased $4.6 billion in US stocks during July. This represents the largest monthly total since January 2026 and a 627% increase from the previous month. July also marked the first time since February that these investors bought more US equities than domestic ones.

This surge in US stock purchases followed a 33% decline in the KOSPI Index from its June peak. The shift in investment focus suggests a move away from the domestic market amid its downturn.

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Sources

Kobeissi Letter

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