Korea to Launch First Single-Stock Leveraged and Inverse ETFs in May
Starting May 22, Korea will introduce its first-ever single-stock leveraged ETFs, tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix at a 2x multiple. These products offer investors the potential for double the returns compared to the underlying stock's performance, but they equally double losses during declines, presenting a substantially higher risk profile. To address these risks, the government has mandated investor training and deposit requirements as part of strengthened investor protection, aiming to provide domestic investors with opportunities comparable to the global ETF market.
Asset management firms Hanwha and Shinhan are preparing 2x leveraged and -2x inverse ETFs for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, respectively. The Financial Services Commission's recent amendment to the Capital Markets Act now permits leveraging and inverse ETFs and ETNs based on single stocks, though only select blue-chip domestic stocks will be eligible. The introduction of these innovative products is expected to invigorate the local equity market and cater to a wider range of investment strategies and demand.
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