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Single-stock leverage ETF margin tripled to raise trading barrier after wild swings
The South Korean government will triple the basic margin requirement for single-stock leveraged ETFs tied to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix and raise the minimum trading unit to curb excessive leverage trading. The margin will rise to 30 million won from 10 million won, effective Aug. 5. Officials said the measures aim to reduce frequent short-term trades and shift the market toward investors able to bear product risks, while monitoring impacts after implementation.
