Futu launches South Korea stock trading for Hong Kong and Singapore investors

The service gives eligible users access to more than 2,700 Korea Exchange-listed shares, including KOSPI and KOSDAQ stocks, and supports trading in the pre-market call auction session.

Summary

Futu Holdings has launched South Korea stock trading through its platform for eligible investors in Hong Kong and Singapore. The service provides access to more than 2,700 shares listed on the Korea Exchange, including companies on the KOSPI main board and KOSDAQ growth board, and includes trading during the exchange’s pre-market call auction session. The move expands the Chinese online brokerage’s regional equities offering and broadens cross-border access to South Korean stocks for investors in the two markets.

Terms & Concepts
  • KOSPI: South Korea’s main stock market board on the Korea Exchange.
  • KOSDAQ: South Korea’s growth-focused stock market board on the Korea Exchange.
  • Pre-market call auction: An opening price-setting trading session before regular market hours.