The Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU) has soared about 1,500% over the past year by delivering three times the daily return of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index. However, its daily reset mechanism makes it highly volatile and risky for long-term investors, as compounding losses during choppy markets can erode gains significantly. While KORU suits short-term traders with tight risk controls, traditional Korean equity funds like EWY or KF offer more stable, long-term exposure without the leverage decay. Investors should understand the risks before using KORU as a long-term Korea allocation and consider it mainly for tactical, short-term plays around specific events.
SK Hynix, South Korea's second most valuable company, debuted on the Nasdaq on July 10, 2026, with its shares rising about 14% on the first day. This listing allows U.S. investors direct access to the chipmaker, which supplies memory chips to major t...
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) has entered a bear market, largely due to its heavy concentration in Samsung and SK hynix, making it sensitive to AI hardware sector volatility. Despite recent reforms and increased index weight, South Korea's m...
