Korean market will list 18 leveraged single-stock ETFs tied to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix on 25 May 2026, the first such products in the nation's history.
These instruments aim to deliver double the daily price movement of the underlying stocks, but they expose investors to amplified losses, no diversification, and the negative compounding effect.
Regulators impose strict education and capital thresholds, while experts warn of heightened volatility and potential long‑term market destabilisation.