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2026-07-16 17:26:12
[South Korea Suspends New Listings of Leveraged Single-Stock ETFs and Raises Minimum Deposit Threshold] ⑴ South Korea will suspend the listing of new leveraged exchange-traded products (ETFs) for single-stocks to curb market volatility, following a surge in demand for leveraged funds linked to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. ⑵ The South Korean Financial Services Commission stated that the ban will remain in effect until market conditions stabilize. Furthermore, starting August 5th, the minimum deposit for leveraged ETFs will be raised from 10 million won to 30 million won (approximately US$20,300). ⑶ This decision represents the most comprehensive measure the South Korean government has taken to date to curb retail investor trading, after the $4.1 trillion South Korean stock market became one of the most volatile markets globally.
