South Korea Financial Supervisory Service (FSC) Reports Margin Calls on 1.2 Million Retail Investor Brokerage Accounts in 2026 July (13/7/26), 340,000 Accounts Reported to Trigger Full Liquidation of Positions, South Korea Major Stock Index KOSPI -25.2% Last 1 Month, +58.3% YTD, +112.4% Last 12 Months & +109.6% Last 5 Years
20th July 2026 | Hong Kong
South Korea Financial Supervisory Service (FSC) has reported margin calls on 1.2 million retail investor brokerage accounts in 2026 July (13/7/26). 340,000 accounts were reported to have triggere full liquidation of positions. South Korea major stock index KOSPI -25.2% last 1 month, +58.3% YTD, +112.4% last 12 months & +109.6% last 5 years. In 2026 July, South Korea Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced to temporarily stop new listings of single-stock leveraged ETFs until market stabilises, and will increase minimum deposit requirement for leverage ETF trading to $20,000 (KRW 30 million) from current $6,667 (KRW 10 million). In 2026 June, South Korea was reported to have postponed the launch of weekly options for single stocks (Original schedule to launch: 29/6/26). In 2026 June, South Korea major stock index KOSPI decreased -9.99% on 23rd June 2026 (Tuesday) to 8,203.84 (Decreased 910.71). Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) tracks all shares listed of Korea Exchange (KRX) main board. KOSPI +96% YTD, +172.3% last 12 months & +155.9% last 5 years. South Korea top 5 largest companies by market value are Samsung $1.4 trillion, SK Hynix $1.2 trillion, SK Square $149 billion, Hyundai $87 billion & LG Energy Solution $55 billion. In 2026 June, South Korea Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Chan-jin highlighted concerns on leveraged ETFs, and regretted not blocking launch of leveraged ETF in 2026 May. In 2026 June, South Korea asset manager Korea Investment Management (KIM) with $232 billion AUM leveraged ETF price tracking semiconductor giant SK Hynix ($993 billion market value) share price had moved in opposite direction for 2 days, with KIM ACE SK Hynix Single Stock Leveraged ETF increased +50% while SK Hynix share price decreased +8% on 8th June 2027 (Monday), and decreased -27% while SK Hynix share price increased +16% on 9th June 2027 (Tuesday). Korea Investment Management (KIM) states the reason for price divergence is due to liquidity.
“ South Korea Financial Supervisory Service (FSC) Reports Margin Calls on 1.2 Million Retail Investor Brokerage Accounts in 2026 July (13/7/26), 340,000 Accounts Reported to Trigger Full Liquidation of Positions, South Korea Major Stock Index KOSPI -25.2% Last 1 Month, +58.3% YTD, +112.4% Last 12 Months & +109.6% Last 5 Years “
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South Korea to Temporarily Stop New Listings of Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs Until Market Stabilises & Will Increase Minimum Deposit Requirement for Leverage ETF Trading to $20,000 (KRW 30 Million) from Current $6,667 (KRW 10 Million), South Korea Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Chan-jin Highlighted Concerns Leveraged ETFs, Regrets Not Blocking Launch of Leveraged ETF in 2026 May, $232 Billion Korea Investment Management (KIM) Leveraged ETF Price Tracking $993 Billion Semiconductor Giant SK Hynix Share Price Moved in Opposite Direction for 2 Days
17th July 2026 – South Korea Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced to temporarily stop new listings of single-stock leveraged ETFs until market stabilises, and will increase minimum deposit requirement for leverage ETF trading to $20,000 (KRW 30 million) from current $6,667 (KRW 10 million). In 2026 June, South Korea was reported to have postponed the launch of weekly options for single stocks (Original schedule to launch: 29/6/26). In 2026 June, South Korea major stock index KOSPI decreased -9.99% on 23rd June 2026 (Tuesday) to 8,203.84 (Decreased 910.71). Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) tracks all shares listed of Korea Exchange (KRX) main board. KOSPI +96% YTD, +172.3% last 12 months & +155.9% last 5 years. South Korea top 5 largest companies by market value are Samsung $1.4 trillion, SK Hynix $1.2 trillion, SK Square $149 billion, Hyundai $87 billion & LG Energy Solution $55 billion. In 2026 June, South Korea Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Chan-jin highlighted concerns on leveraged ETFs, and regretted not blocking launch of leveraged ETF in 2026 May. In 2026 June, South Korea asset manager Korea Investment Management (KIM) with $232 billion AUM leveraged ETF price tracking semiconductor giant SK Hynix ($993 billion market value) share price had moved in opposite direction for 2 days, with KIM ACE SK Hynix Single Stock Leveraged ETF increased +50% while SK Hynix share price decreased +8% on 8th June 2027 (Monday), and decreased -27% while SK Hynix share price increased +16% on 9th June 2027 (Tuesday). Korea Investment Management (KIM) states the reason for price divergence is due to liquidity.
South Korea to Postpone Launch of Weekly Options for Single Stocks (Original Schedule to Launch: 29/6/26), South Korea Major Stock Index KOSPI Decreased -9.99% on 23rd June 2026 (Tuesday) to 8,203.84 (Decreased 910.71), South Korea Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Chan-jin Highlights Concerns Leveraged ETFs, Regrets Not Blocking Launch of Leveraged ETF in 2026 May, $232 Billion Korea Investment Management (KIM) Leveraged ETF Price Tracking $993 Billion Semiconductor Giant SK Hynix Share Price Moved in Opposite Direction for 2 Days
25th June 2026 – South Korea is reported to have postponed the launch of weekly options for single stocks (Original schedule to launch: 29/6/26). In 2026 June, South Korea major stock index KOSPI decreased -9.99% on 23rd June 2026 (Tuesday) to 8,203.84 (Decreased 910.71). Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) tracks all shares listed of Korea Exchange (KRX) main board. KOSPI +96% YTD, +172.3% last 12 months & +155.9% last 5 years. South Korea top 5 largest companies by market value are Samsung $1.4 trillion, SK Hynix $1.2 trillion, SK Square $149 billion, Hyundai $87 billion & LG Energy Solution $55 billion. In 2026 June, South Korea Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Chan-jin highlighted concerns on leveraged ETFs, and regretted not blocking launch of leveraged ETF in 2026 May. In 2026 June, South Korea asset manager Korea Investment Management (KIM) with $232 billion AUM leveraged ETF price tracking semiconductor giant SK Hynix ($993 billion market value) share price had moved in opposite direction for 2 days, with KIM ACE SK Hynix Single Stock Leveraged ETF increased +50% while SK Hynix share price decreased +8% on 8th June 2027 (Monday), and decreased -27% while SK Hynix share price increased +16% on 9th June 2027 (Tuesday). Korea Investment Management (KIM) states the reason for price divergence is due to liquidity.
South Korea Major Stock Index KOSPI Decreased -9.99% on 23rd June 2026 (Tuesday) to 8,203.84 (Decreased 910.71), Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) Tracks All Shares Listed of Korea Exchange (KRX) Main Board, KOSPI +96% YTD, +172.3% Last 12 Months & +155.9% Last 5 Years, South Korea Top 5 Largest Companies by Market Value are Samsung $1.4 Trillion, SK Hynix $1.2 Trillion, SK Square $149 Billion, Hyundai $87 Billion & LG Energy Solution $55 Billion
24th June 2026 – South Korea major stock index KOSPI has decreased -9.99% on 23rd June 2026 (Tuesday) to 8,203.84 (Decreased 910.71). Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) tracks all shares listed of Korea Exchange (KRX) main board. KOSPI +96% YTD, +172.3% last 12 months & +155.9% last 5 years. South Korea top 5 largest companies by market value are Samsung $1.4 trillion, SK Hynix $1.2 trillion, SK Square $149 billion, Hyundai $87 billion & LG Energy Solution $55 billion. In 2026 June, South Korea Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Chan-jin highlighted concerns on leveraged ETFs, and regretted not blocking launch of leveraged ETF in 2026 May. In 2026 June, South Korea asset manager Korea Investment Management (KIM) with $232 billion AUM leveraged ETF price tracking semiconductor giant SK Hynix ($993 billion market value) share price had moved in opposite direction for 2 days, with KIM ACE SK Hynix Single Stock Leveraged ETF increased +50% while SK Hynix share price decreased +8% on 8th June 2027 (Monday), and decreased -27% while SK Hynix share price increased +16% on 9th June 2027 (Tuesday). Korea Investment Management (KIM) states the reason for price divergence is due to liquidity.
South Korea Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Chan-jin Highlights Concerns Leveraged ETFs, Regrets Not Blocking Launch of Leveraged ETF in 2026 May, $232 Billion Korea Investment Management (KIM) Leveraged ETF Price Tracking $993 Billion Semiconductor Giant SK Hynix Share Price Moved in Opposite Direction for 2 Days, with KIM ACE SK Hynix Single Stock Leveraged ETF Increased +50% While SK Hynix Share Price Decreased +8% on 8th June 2027 (Monday) and Decreased -27% While SK Hynix Share Price Increased +16% on 9th June 2027 (Tuesday), Reason for Price Divergence Due to Liquidity
22nd June 2026 – South Korea Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Chan-jin has highlighted concerns on leveraged ETFs, and regrets not blocking launch of leveraged ETF in 2026 May. In 2026 June, South Korea asset manager Korea Investment Management (KIM) with $232 billion AUM leveraged ETF price tracking semiconductor giant SK Hynix ($993 billion market value) share price had moved in opposite direction for 2 days, with KIM ACE SK Hynix Single Stock Leveraged ETF increased +50% while SK Hynix share price decreased +8% on 8th June 2027 (Monday), and decreased -27% while SK Hynix share price increased +16% on 9th June 2027 (Tuesday). Korea Investment Management (KIM) states the reason for price divergence is due to liquidity.
South Korea $232 Billion Korea Investment Management (KIM) Leveraged ETF Price Tracking $993 Billion Semiconductor Giant SK Hynix Share Price Moved in Opposite Direction for 2 Days, with KIM ACE SK Hynix Single Stock Leveraged ETF Increased +50% While SK Hynix Share Price Decreased +8% on 8th June 2027 (Monday) and Decreased -27% While SK Hynix Share Price Increased +16% on 9th June 2027 (Tuesday), Reason for Price Divergence Due to Liquidity
11th June 2026 – South Korea asset manager Korea Investment Management (KIM) with $232 billion AUM leveraged ETF price tracking semiconductor giant SK Hynix ($993 billion market value) share price had moved in opposite direction for 2 days, with KIM ACE SK Hynix Single Stock Leveraged ETF increased +50% while SK Hynix share price decreased +8% on 8th June 2027 (Monday), and decreased -27% while SK Hynix share price increased +16% on 9th June 2027 (Tuesday). Korea Investment Management (KIM) states the reason for price divergence is due to liquidity.
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