Bullish ETF surge blamed for extreme volatility in South Korean equities

Bullish ETF surge blamed for extreme volatility in South Korean equities

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  • South Korea’s stock market has suffered extreme swings in recent weeks, driven by explosive growth in bullish ETF bets
  • Analysts are increasingly attributing the rollercoaster price action to leveraged/directional ETF positioning, not fundamentals
  • Analyst consensus points to ETF-driven feedback loops amplifying both upside and downside moves in Korean equities
  • Continued ETF inflow growth could sustain elevated volatility

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