Volatility in ETFs Amid Global Market Fluctuations
The rollercoaster movement of international oil prices has led to significant volatility in oil futures ETFs. In particular, ETFs betting against rising oil futures prices, such as TIGER 원유선물인버스(H) and KODEX WTI원유선물인버스(H), have recorded nearly a 21% increase in returns. In contrast, those betting on rising oil futures prices have seen losses of around 17%. These abrupt changes appear to stem from ongoing concerns over oil supply disruptions linked to tensions with Iran.
The South Korean market is also experiencing significant fluctuations due to the impact of the U.S.-Iran war. The KOSPI index has gone through major declines followed by sharp rebounds, with double inverse ETFs achieving returns of over 15% thanks to these movements. The surge in oil prices linked to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has also brought substantial gains for related ETFs. However, rapid market movements have led to increased announcement of deviation rates, raising concerns about the appropriateness of leveraged or inverse ETFs for long-term investments, although they remain suitable for short-term speculative purposes.
In response, the Financial Supervisory Service plans to enhance risk management for individual investors' leveraged investments, taking into account the heightened market volatility and associated risks. This includes providing guidance on potential matched trades in credit transactions, reinforcing the review of leveraged ETF investment status, and focusing on the close inspection of misinformation dissemination and unfair trading practices.
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