South Korea to Halt New Listings of Single Stock Leverage…

South Korea is set to temporarily halt new listings of single-stock leveraged exchange traded products to manage market volatility, particularly following the rise in popularity of funds linked to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The suspension will last until market conditions become stable. Additionally, the Financial Services Commission plans to increase the minimum deposit requirement for trading these leveraged ETFs from 10 million won ($7,000) to 30 million won ($20,300), with this measure expected to be enforced starting August 5.

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By Sangmi Cha

July 16, 2026 at 7:20 AM UTC

Updated on July 16, 2026 at 7:40 AM UTC

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South Korea will temporarily halt new listings of single-stock leveraged exchange traded products to curb market volatility after a surge in popularity of funds tied to Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc.

The ban will remain in place until market conditions stabilize, the Financial Services Commission said in a statement Thursday. Authorities will also raise the minimum deposit requirement — or minimum account balance in cash required — for leveraged ETF trading to 30 million won ($20,300) from 10 million won, expected to be implemented Aug. 5.

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South Korea to Halt New Listings of Single Stock Leveraged ETFs