South Korea Weighs Tighter Limits on Leveraged ETFs as Samsung, SK Hynix Rout Fuels Market Risks - Tekedia

South Korea is weighing tighter rules on single-stock leveraged ETFs, including possible retail investment caps.

The review comes after sharp drops in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix fueled concern over speculation and market instability.

The Financial Services Commission says it is studying measures to curb excessive risk-taking in heavily traded chip stocks.

Any restrictions could cool volatility in South Korea’s AI-driven semiconductor rally and protect retail investors.