[Edaily Reporter Kim Yoon-jung] Securities stocks are rallying across the board in early trading. This is attributed to improved investor sentiment following the KOSPI’s sharp rise on news of a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, which triggered a buy-side circuit breaker shortly after the market opened.

According to MP Doctor on the 15th, as of 9:28 a.m. today, #Samsung Securities was trading at 125,800 won, up 7,000 won (5.89%) from the previous trading day.
#Kyobo Securities rose 630 won (5.76%) to 11,570 won, #NH Investment & Securities rose 1,450 won (4.57%) to 33,200 won, and #Korea Financial Holdings rose 10,500 won (4.37%) to 251,000 won.
In addition, #DB Securities (3.91%), #ShinYoung Securities (3.53%), #SangSangIn Securities (3.51%), #Kiwoom Securities (3.30%), #Eugene Investment & Securities (3.19%), #Yuanta Securities (3.11%), #Hyundai Motor Securities (3.11%), #Hanwha Investment & Securities (2.91%), and #Daishin Securities (2.87%) are all showing gains.
Securities stocks are considered a representative sector expected to benefit from increased trading volume and improved investor sentiment.
Today’s rally in securities stocks is interpreted as a reaction to news that the U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement to end hostilities. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the formalization of a peace deal with Iran, approving the resumption of free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the U.S. Navy’s naval blockade. Iran also confirmed that a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the peace agreement has been finalized, with an official signing ceremony scheduled to take place in Switzerland on the 19th.
Meanwhile, buying pressure surged in the KOSPI market today, triggering a buy-side circuit breaker shortly after the market opened. According to the Korea Exchange, at 9:06:02 a.m., the KOSPI 200 futures index rose 5.07% from the previous day’s closing price to 1,365.85, suspending the effectiveness of program buy orders for five minutes.