Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Derivatives

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<li>AUM of the 2x single stock leveraged ETF products for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has increased by 38% in just one week to 7.2 trillion won on 2 June.  </li>
<li>The trading volumes of these 2x single stock leveraged ETFs for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have exceeded 10 trillion won.</li>
<li>By enabling amplified bets on these semiconductor giants, these products are intensifying intraday market volatility and concentrating retail trading flows around South Korea's mega-caps.  </li>
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AUM of the 2x single stock leveraged ETF products for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has increased by 38% in just one week to 7.2 trillion won on 2 June.  
The trading volumes of these 2x single stock leveraged ETFs for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have exceeded 10 trillion won.
By enabling amplified bets on these semiconductor giants, these products are intensifying intraday market volatility and concentrating retail trading flows around South Korea's mega-caps.  


A 38% Increase in AUM of 2x Single Stock Leveraged ETF Products in One Week to 7.2 Trillion Won

Korea / Special Situations, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Situations

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Event-Driven

Samsung Electronics Pref Shares / Event-Driven

Samsung Electronics Pref Shares (005935 KS)

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<li>Samsung sticks to legacy record dates and is unlikely to adjust dividends intra year, with special returns typically confirmed only after earnings and FCF are effectively locked.</li>
<li>Year end FCF driven special return setup is creating pre positioning flow and dividend arb via uncertainty and spot futures dislocation as market front runs mix.</li>
<li>Mirae shows wide special dividend range with no Samsung guidance, while market consensus anchors FCF at 250 to 270 trillion implying 115 to 125 trillion for special plus buyback split.</li>
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Samsung sticks to legacy record dates and is unlikely to adjust dividends intra year, with special returns typically confirmed only after earnings and FCF are effectively locked.
Year end FCF driven special return setup is creating pre positioning flow and dividend arb via uncertainty and spot futures dislocation as market front runs mix.
Mirae shows wide special dividend range with no Samsung guidance, while market consensus anchors FCF at 250 to 270 trillion implying 115 to 125 trillion for special plus buyback split.


Local Read Through on Samsung Special Dividend Sizing for This Year

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<li>Korea Exchange will introduce single stock weekly options for Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, and LG Energy Solutions on 29 June. </li>
<li>The main purpose of this launch of single stock weekly options is to satisfy investors' demand for short-term investment and risk management through option products with one-week maturities.</li>
<li>Nonetheless, it could also encourage some investors to shorten their trading periods through these new derivative instruments which could increase the overall leverage and volatility on these stocks as well. </li>
</ul>


Korea Exchange will introduce single stock weekly options for Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, and LG Energy Solutions on 29 June. 
The main purpose of this launch of single stock weekly options is to satisfy investors' demand for short-term investment and risk management through option products with one-week maturities.
Nonetheless, it could also encourage some investors to shorten their trading periods through these new derivative instruments which could increase the overall leverage and volatility on these stocks as well. 


Weekly Options for Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, and LGES to Be Launched on 29 June

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In this insight, I compare the free cash flow and changes in free cash flow of the top 20 companies in the world (by market cap).  </li>
<li>From 2024 to TTM (trailing 12 months ending 1Q 2026), the combined free cash flow of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix surged by 158%. </li>
<li>On the other hand, the free cash flow of the four U.S. tech titans (Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft) are down 22% in the same period.</li>
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In this insight, I compare the free cash flow and changes in free cash flow of the top 20 companies in the world (by market cap).  
From 2024 to TTM (trailing 12 months ending 1Q 2026), the combined free cash flow of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix surged by 158%. 
On the other hand, the free cash flow of the four U.S. tech titans (Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft) are down 22% in the same period.


Free Cash Flow Is (Still) The King and the Momentum Change in Free Cash Flow Is the Queen

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven), MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sk-hynix-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16955:1" rel="noopener">SK Hynix (000660 KS)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:191:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Electronics (005930 KS)</a> 2x ETFs debut on May 27 coincides with our models flagging extreme tactical pullback risk for both these stocks.
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<li>Rather than chasing current momentum for shorting, we analyzed our model-derived entry zones to exploit the projected/potential tactical pullback. 
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This insight utilizes our short-term quantitative models to define optimal re-entry zones after the anticipated tactical pullback, for SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, preserving exposure to the broader structural rally.</li>
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SK Hynix (000660 KS) and Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) 2x ETFs debut on May 27 coincides with our models flagging extreme tactical pullback risk for both these stocks.

Rather than chasing current momentum for shorting, we analyzed our model-derived entry zones to exploit the projected/potential tactical pullback. 


This insight utilizes our short-term quantitative models to define optimal re-entry zones after the anticipated tactical pullback, for SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, preserving exposure to the broader structural rally.


SK Hynix & Samsung 2x ETFs: Quantifying Tactical Pullbacks and Optimal Re-Entry Zones

South Korea

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. manufactures a wide range of consumer and industrial electronic equipment and products such as semiconductors, personal computers, peripherals, monitors, televisions, and home appliances including air conditioners and microwave ovens. The Company also produces Internet access network systems and telecommunications equipment including mobile phones.

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Samsung Electronics Pref Shares (005935 KS)

A 38% Increase in AUM of 2x Single Stock Leveraged ETF Products in One Week to 7.2 Trillion Won

AUM of the 2x single stock leveraged ETF products for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has increased by 38% in just one week to 7.2 trillion won on...

Douglas Kim

Local Read Through on Samsung Special Dividend Sizing for This Year

This is a local read through on current market positioning and street consensus views around Samsung special dividend sizing for this year.

Sanghyun Park

Weekly Options for Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, and LGES to Be Launched on 29 June

Korea Exchange will introduce single stock weekly options for Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, and LG Energy Solutions on 29 June.

Douglas Kim

Free Cash Flow Is (Still) The King and the Momentum Change in Free Cash Flow Is the Queen

In this insight, I compare the free cash flow and changes in free cash flow of the top 20 companies in the world (by market cap).

Douglas Kim

SK Hynix & Samsung 2x ETFs: Quantifying Tactical Pullbacks and Optimal Re-Entry Zones

The SK Hynix & Samsung 2x ETFs debut coincides with extreme tactical pullback risk. Our analysis suggests optimal re-entry zones for preserving...

Nico Rosti

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