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American asset manager Capital Research and Management has raised its position in South Korean tobacco company KT&G (KRX: 033780) to 8.22% after acquiring an additional 1.04 million shares, the company disclosed on July 3, 2026.
The purchase marks the third straight month of stake increases, underscoring sustained institutional appetite for the Seoul-based firm.
A Methodical Accumulation The buying pattern at Capital Research and Management has been deliberate and consistent.
The firm held 5.61% of KT&G as recently as May, stepped up to 7.21% in June, and has now crossed the 8.22% threshold in July.
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