South Korea Weighs Curbs on Samsung and SK Hynix Leveraged ETFs After Investor Losses
- South Korea reviews tighter rules after leveraged Samsung and SK Hynix ETFs posted steep losses.
- Regulators may limit leveraged ETFs to professionals and reduce the current 2x leverage.
- Retail investors demand ETF reforms as lawmakers debate stricter controls over high-risk funds.
South Korean financial authorities are reviewing tighter restrictions on single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix after market declines erased billions in retail investor wealth.
The debate grew after Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol publicly apologized for the heavy losses, while lawmakers, regulators, and investor groups examined whether the high-risk products should remain widely available.
Regulators Consider Tighter Investment Rules
Authorities are considering measures that would further limit access to the products rather than …
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