Toss Securities faces criticism over hidden educational videos for high-risk overseas options

Toss Securities is under fire for a controversial practice that allows investors to play mandatory educational videos for overseas options trading with the screen hidden. Overseas options are known as high-risk products, carrying the potential for investors to lose their entire investment in a short period.

The company's approach to pre-trading education, designed to enhance investor understanding of these complex products, has drawn criticism. Critics contend that by enabling users to play these essential training videos with the screen concealed, Toss Securities has effectively turned a crucial investor protection measure into a superficial procedural step.

This practice raises concerns about the adequacy of investor protection, particularly for those engaging with high-risk financial instruments. The core purpose of the educational videos is to ensure investors grasp the inherent risks before committing funds, a safeguard that appears to be compromised by Toss Securities' implementation.