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🚨 BOK WARNS: THE SINGLE-STOCK LEVERAGED ETF VOLATILITY BOMB 🚨 The Bank of Korea (BOK) has issued a severe warning: single-stock leveraged ETFs tracking tech giants like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are posing an unprecedented threat to domestic market stability. What was meant to keep retail capital at home is turning into a high risk amplification machine. 📉 THE CORE RISK FACTOR Extreme Market Concentration: Samsung and SK Hynix already command 55.3% of KOSPI's total market cap and 63.5% of all trading volume. These single-stock leveraged products are driving an unhealthy concentration of capital into just two names. The "Volatility Bomb": Because leveraged ETFs require daily structural rebalancing, funds are forced to aggressively buy high or sell low. This dynamic acts as a volatility multiplier during sharp market swings. Retail At Risk: Retail investors own an overwhelming 92% of all single stock ETF assets, heavily exposing everyday traders to sudden capital wipeouts. ⚠️ THE RISK OF LEVERAGE While a 2x daily leverage product promises double the gains on a green day, the downside is devastating. Due to compounding and daily rebalancing, a 30% drop in the underlying stock can result in a 90% capital wipeout for investors. Regulatory bodies like the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) are already moving to tighten entry barriers and restrict retail access to protect the broader market. $SOL #bokwarnssinglestockleveragedetfrisks