Shares of South Korean securities firms have surged this year and are expected to continue rising, industry analysts said. Growth is backed by higher turnover.
The Korea Exchange (KRX) reported that the index tracking securities firms’ stocks has nearly doubled in 2025. KOSPI benchmark rallied over 43 per cent. Retail investors joined the market to avoid missing out.
In September, the securities index rose 8.2 per cent, surpassing KOSPI’s 0.5 per cent gain. Daily turnover, including transactions on the NXT trading platform, reached 27 trillion won ($19.3 billion). Quarterly turnover increased 9.7 per cent to 26 trillion won.
Experts highlighted that foreign investment and an easing monetary cycle will further support growth. Market-friendly steps like treasury share reforms and tax policies are expected to boost brokerage earnings. Analysts predict daily turnover will reach 30 trillion won in 2025, rising to 43 trillion won by 2027, making securities firms a top-performing sector.
