South Korea Fast-Tracks New Rule for Leveraged ETFs to Curb Market Swings

The country's Financial Services Commission said it will bring forward the introduction of the cash deposit rule to the end of July from August.

WSJ • 6 hours ago

Kospi jumps 6% as Asia's battered semiconductor trade rebounds

Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors returned to semiconductor shares after a bruising sell-off, taking their cue from a Wall Street rebound even as Brent crude pushed further above $91 a barrel. MSCI's Asia-Pacific gauge outside Japan gained 1.2%, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 6% and Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 1.9%.

Invezz • Jul 22, 2026

South Korea's Economy Slows; Chips Keep Driving Growth

South Korea's economic growth slowed in the second quarter after robust first-quarter, but remained resilient as brisk chip exports offset weak private consumption and construction investment.

WSJ • Jul 22, 2026

If Micron's CEO Is Right, These 3 Memory Stock ETFs Can Rally Through 2027

Micron's ( NASDAQ :MU | MU Price Prediction ) Fiscal Q3 2026 results include something you should look into a little more closely.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 20, 2026

'I couldn't breathe': South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risks

Lee Seung-ho watched the nearly 300 million won ($202,515) stock trading fortune he built with ‌a 500% margin loan evaporate in just four weeks in May, but he plans to borrow again and return to the market the moment he has enough capital.

Reuters • Jul 20, 2026

Kospi Index slides as Samsung, SK Hynix sink; Barclays stays bullish on semis

The Kospi Index retreated by over 4% today, July 20, as concerns on the technology sector coincided with the ongoing US-Iran war. It slumped to 6,525 points, down substantially from the year-to-date high of 9,387.

Invezz • Jul 20, 2026

Single-Country Swagger: Capture Localized Alpha With These ETFs

When it comes to broad international equities exposure, the sum of the parts is traditionally greater than the whole. Today, however, single-country exposure is also proving that individual parts can deliver a whole lot of performance.

ETF Trends • Jul 17, 2026

Top Investment Themes for Q2 2026: AI, Semis, South Korea, & Space

Markets are embracing the idea that we are in an AI supercycle. Investors are betting on a multi-decade technological shift, similar to the internet, that will transform industries, computing, and infrastructure.

ETF Trends • Jul 17, 2026

South Korea Regulators Unveil Curbs on High-Risk ETFs

The Financial Services Commission said Thursday that it would suspend new listings of single-stock leveraged ETFs.

WSJ • Jul 16, 2026

Kospi Index rebounds as Samsung and SK Hynix rally: is the tide finally turning?

The Kospi Index continued its strong recovery as technology companies like Samsung and SK Hynix soared. It jumped to 7,377, up by 15% from its lowest point this month.

Invezz • Jul 15, 2026