South Koreans wanting to pour money into risky investment products will first have to watch a training video as regulators strengthen oversight of an army of retail traders known for their aggressive strategies and tolerance for volatility. The training focuses on the structure of leveraged ETFs, the cost of hedging and the compounding effect that can magnify gains and losses.
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Risk-loving Korean investors made to watch training video before trading
“Korean retail investors have piled into the US stock market recently, especially for leveraged ETFs, for quick, high returns without acknowledging the risks. These are the minimum safeguards for these...
