Back
Leveraged ETF assets in South Korea and Taiwan hit record $65 billion

Leveraged ETF assets in South Korea and Taiwan hit record $65 billion

AUM in leveraged exchange-traded funds in the two Asian markets has surged 490% since the start of 2026, alongside 16 new single-stock leveraged ETF launches.

Fact Check
The Kobeissi Letter X and Facebook posts state exactly the claimed figures ($65 billion AUM, +490% since start of 2026, 16 new single-stock leveraged ETFs), citing Nomura Vol Analytics. Global Markets Investor (@GlobalMktObserv) independently relays the $65 billion figure. The underlying primary source (Nomura Vol Analytics) was not directly accessed, so authority remains medium rather than high, but multiple consistent secondary reports support the claim as stated.
    Reference: 123
Summary

Assets under management in leveraged exchange-traded funds in South Korea and Taiwan have climbed to a record $65 billion, underscoring a sharp rise in risk-taking across the two markets. Total leveraged ETF AUM has surged 490% since the start of 2026, while 16 new single-stock leveraged ETFs have also come to market. The figures point to rapidly expanding demand for products that amplify gains and losses through built-in leverage, a sign that speculative positioning has intensified in parts of Asia’s retail-driven ETF market.

Terms & Concepts
  • leveraged ETF: Exchange-traded fund using borrowed exposure
  • assets under management: Total market value of fund assets
  • single-stock leveraged ETF: Fund offering amplified exposure to one stock