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South Korean stocks surge on U.S.-Iran truce hopes; KOSPI, Kosdaq sidecars triggered
South Korean shares surged early on Tuesday on expectations of easing Middle East tensions and a temporary truce involving the United States and Iran. The KOSPI rose more than 5 percent, while the Kosdaq gained more than 4 percent. Buying sidecar mechanisms were triggered in both markets, temporarily halting the effectiveness of program buy orders. Institutions and foreigners were net buyers, while individuals were net sellers.
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KOSPI triggers buy sidecar as KOSPI 200 futures surge more than 5 percent
A buy-side sidecar was triggered on South Korea\'s main stock market on March 18 after KOSPI 200 futures surged more than 5 percent intraday. The Korea Exchange said the temporary suspension of program buy orders took effect at 2:34:13 p.m. The KOSPI 200 futures index stood at 887.25 at the time, up 5.08 percent from the previous close. The measure halts program buy orders for 5 minutes.
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Buy-side sidecar triggered as KOSPI surges
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index triggered a buy-side sidecar on March 10 shortly after the market opened. At around 9:06:02 a.m., the rapid rise in the KOSPI 200 futures index led to a 5-minute suspension of the validity of program buy quotes, the report said.
