Trading volume up 3% for leveraged ETFs post-regulation announcement

Following the financial authorities' announcement of supplementary measures for single-stock leveraged and inverse ETFs, the first trading day saw a notable increase in activity. Trading volume for 16 such ETFs (including two inverse products) rose by about 3%, reaching 978.34 million shares.

This volume represents a significant uptick compared to the days preceding the announcement, indicating that the new regulations have not deterred investors. The daily average trading volume since the ETFs were listed in May is around 622.18 million shares, making the recent figures substantially higher and ranking fourth in daily volume since inception.

Furthermore, the trading value remained strong, exceeding 12 trillion won on the day of the announcement. This sustained high trading value suggests that despite regulatory adjustments aimed at investor protection, the appetite for these complex financial instruments remains considerable, with investors continuing to actively participate in the market.