2026-08-14 Korea Volume Surge — Kosho
What this is
- A weekly volume-surge screen: traded names whose recent trading volume ran well above their own prior average (data as of 2026-08-14).
- Screened 323 names; 59 qualified — the top ones are tabled below.
- Returning names: 한국콜마(161890) (6w ago, since +22.8%), 슈피겐코리아(192440) (3w ago, since -5.7%), 제이앤티씨(204270) (8w ago, since -11.5%), 테고사이언스(191420) (4w ago, since +28.2%) — flagged vs prior appearances.
- Surging volume signals attention, not direction — it accompanies both rallies and selloffs. This is an observational screen, not investment advice.
What drew volume
The volume surge list indicates concentrated attention across several distinct areas this week. There is notable activity in the cosmetics and bio-related sectors, with names like 한국콜마 and 코스맥스 drawing significant trading interest. Furthermore, the presence of names in the healthcare/pharma space (e.g., 한화생명, 테고사이언스) alongside semiconductor-adjacent or industrial components (e.g., 서전기전) suggests that thematic rotation, rather than a single sector-wide mandate, was driving the elevated trading interest across the KOSPI.
Reading the tape
A few observations can be drawn from the volume leaders. The top names, such as 한국콜마 and 제이앤티씨, displayed substantial percentage gains alongside their volume spikes, suggesting strong directional conviction among participants. Conversely, names like 펄어비스 and JYP Ent., despite high volume, showed minor price declines, illustrating that high volume itself is merely a measure of attention, not a predictor of immediate price direction. The breadth of the surge list, spanning from large-cap financial institutions to smaller-cap specialized firms, points to varied sources of capital inflow this week.
The observed volume surges reflect where market attention was focused over the past week. This data is purely observational regarding trading activity and does not constitute a forecast or indication of future price movements for any of the listed securities.
Top names by volume surge
Ranked by volume vs prior average. 59 names qualified of 323 screened — data as of 2026-08-14.
| # | Name | Volume | Move | Mkt cap | PER | PBR | ROE | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 한국콜마(161890) | 12.1× | +47.6% | 3.2조 | 25.8 | 3.5 | — | — |
| 2 | 코스맥스(192820) | 6.4× | +38.7% | 2.8조 | 22.8 | 5.0 | — | — |
| 3 | 슈피겐코리아(192440) | 5.3× | +3.6% | 1,778억 | 5.7 | 0.3 | — | — |
| 4 | 제이앤티씨(204270) | 5.0× | +51.5% | 1.1조 | — | 4.3 | — | — |
| 5 | 한화생명(088350) | 4.6× | +26.1% | 4.9조 | 8.1 | 0.3 | — | — |
| 6 | 키네마스터(139670) | 4.4× | +17.0% | 255억 | 7.3 | 1.0 | — | — |
| 7 | 테고사이언스(191420) | 4.4× | +36.2% | 689억 | — | 1.4 | — | — |
| 8 | 펄어비스(263750) | 4.2× | -2.9% | 2.0조 | — | 2.4 | — | — |
| 9 | EMB(278990) | 4.1× | +12.5% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | 서전기전(189860) | 3.9× | +31.8% | 461억 | 6.6 | 1.2 | — | — |
| 11 | JYP Ent.(035900) | 3.7× | -1.7% | 1.5조 | 8.5 | 2.2 | — | — |
| 12 | 달바글로벌(483650) | 3.7× | +3.4% | 2.9조 | 34.6 | 14.3 | — | — |
Related
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As of 2026-08-14 (KST).
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