Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Nearly 30 years of experience in the Korean/Asian equity research. Major sectors coverage include the following:
- Technology 
- Consumer 
- Special Situations/Deep Value Plays
- Tender Offers/M&As
- Holdcos/Stubs
- Asian Unicorns/Private Companies

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Labor Union of Samsung Electronics to Force Shut Down Starting 21 May?

SK Hynix (000660 KS) Tactical Outlook: Consolidation Dip As Entry Point Before ADR-Driven Re-Rating

Samsung Electronics - Pays Out Special Dividend & Consensus Likely to Raise DPS by 30%+ for 2026

Front-Running Korea’s 2x Single-Stock ETFs: Basis Blowouts & Calendar Spread Arb Pre-June Launch

Block Deal Sale of 3.1 Trillion Won of Samsung Electronics by Hong Ra-Hee

Samsung Electronics: Better Than Expected Preliminary Results in 1Q 2026

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Derivatives

<ul>
<li>Korea Exchange has approved the launch of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix 2x single-stock leveraged ETFs as early as 22 May.</li>
<li>The launch of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix single stock 2x leveraged ETFs will likely result in higher volatility on these stocks and impact their option prices as well. </li>
<li>However, because this is a new product in Korea, it is uncertain if the current prices of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix options already reflect the launch of these products.</li>
</ul>


Korea Exchange has approved the launch of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix 2x single-stock leveraged ETFs as early as 22 May.
The launch of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix single stock 2x leveraged ETFs will likely result in higher volatility on these stocks and impact their option prices as well. 
However, because this is a new product in Korea, it is uncertain if the current prices of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix options already reflect the launch of these products.


Launch of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix 2x Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs as Early as 22 May