Kospi Index Climbs 60% in 2026, Upgraded Forecast from Goldman Sachs
Published on · Source: finance.yahoo.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowThe Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) has increased almost 60% in 2026, with a target set by Goldman Sachs at 9,000, representing a 34% increase from the current level of 6,715. Key contributors to this growth are major semiconductor companies like Samsung and SK Hynix, which together comprise over half of the Kospi index. Earnings for Kospi firms are expected to surge by 300% in 2026 due to demand for memory chips and AI technology. Investors may find opportunities, given the Kospi's current P/E ratio of approximately 12, significantly lower than the S&P 500's ratio of around 26.
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