The net short selling balance in KOSPI reached 12.6 trillion won as of 20 October. This is the largest amount ever.
The top 5 companies in KOSPI with highest short selling balance/market cap ratio include Kakaopay, L&F, Hanmi Semiconductor, Cosmax, and LG H&H.
Net short position In KOSDAQ as a percentage of total KOSDAQ market cap more than doubled from 0.5% as of 31 March to 1.1% as of 21 October 2025.
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