SK Hynix U.S. IPO Could Boost This ETF

Investors are just a few weeks removed from digesting the SpaceX (SPCX) initial public offering (IPO), but another big IPO is coming on Friday, July 10, in the form of South Korean memory semiconductor giant SK Hynix. To be clear, that chip stock already trades in its home country.

ETF Trends • Jul 9, 2026

South Korean shares slump 5.2% as AI valuation concerns trigger chip stock selloff

South Korean shares fell sharply for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, with heavy losses in semiconductor stocks and growing concerns over AI-related valuations dragging the benchmark index into bear market territory. The sharp decline followed an early rebound in the session.

Invezz • Jul 8, 2026

It was the world's hottest stock market. Now South Korea's stock-market index has entered bear-market territory

The cumulative impact of several different narratives – competition, sustainability, excessive leverage, international outflows- has sapped the Korean market of its upward mobility since clocking up a record high in June.

Market Watch • Jul 8, 2026

South Korea Inflation Accelerates to 30-Month High in June

Elevated inflation in the country is likely to strengthen the case for the central bank to tighten monetary policy at its rate-setting meeting later this month.

WSJ • Jul 2, 2026

South Korea's Exports Post Biggest Surge Since 1978

Exports were powered by the unabated demand for advanced chips to fuel the global artificial-intelligence boom, resulting in their largest increase in nearly five decades.

WSJ • Jul 1, 2026

Direxion to Split Nine ETFs

New York, United States, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direxion to Split Nine ETFs New York, United States, June 26th, 2026, NewsDirect Corrected CUSIPs for TECS and SOXS Direxion announced on June 10, 2026 it will execute forward share splits for two of its exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), as well as reverse share splits for an additional seven ETFs. The total market value of the shares outstanding will not be affected as a result of these splits, except with respect to the redemption of fractional shares, as outlined below.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 26, 2026

Why These South Korea-Focused ETFs Have More Than Doubled in 2026

A combination of a weaker U.S. dollar, a push among retail and institutional investors alike toward international investments, and increasing demand for AI exposure have all positioned South Korea as a country to watch in 2026. Companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are at the center of the semiconductor industry, responsible for AI and with demand for memory and hardware components far outstripping supply, these companies can reap significant benefits.

MarketBeat • Jun 24, 2026

Massive bonuses for South Korea's chip workers puts central bank on inflation alert

While bonuses do not usually contribute to inflation, the huge amounts that workers at South Korea's tech firms could receive are enough to worry the Bank of Korea. South Korean media reports cite projections that employees at SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics could receive almost $500,000 in bonuses next year if projections are accurate.

CNBC • Jun 20, 2026

Bank of Korea Warns Inflation May Stay Elevated Despite Middle East Truce

South Korea is likely to see elevated inflation for a prolonged period as higher energy costs spread into the broader economy and creates fresh risks for policymakers, the Bank of Korea said.

WSJ • Jun 17, 2026

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 06/14/2026

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

ETF Trends • Jun 16, 2026