[THE INVESTOR] Ten out of 18 South Korean top stocks by market cap in each sector generated positive returns so far this year, data showed on Aug. 4.

Stock prices of 18 sector leaders listed on the country’s benchmark KOSPI rose 4.1 percent on average as of Aug 3 from a year earlier, according to data released by bourse operator Korea Exchange. 



The stocks outperformed the broader KOSPI market which advanced 1.7 percent during the same period.

The best performing stock was KC Tech in the medical & precision machines sector which saw its price surge 53.3 percent to 17,400 won.

Hansae in the textile· sector was the biggest loser as its stock price nosedived 42.92 percent to 30,250 won.

By Park Han-na (hnpark@heraldcorp.com)