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you are currently viewing:Korean Retail Investors Continue to Be Active Purchasers of Overseas Listed ETFs in AprilJune 3, 2026- ETFGI reported today that U.S.-listed ETFs accounted for 22 of the top 50 overseas securities purchased by Korean retail investors in April 2026, down from 28 in March, 29 in February, and 24 in January 2026. Korean retail investors purchased US$7.31 billion in top overseas ETFs in April 2026, well below the peak observed in October 2025, when purchases reached a record US$15.85 billion. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted) Highlights Korean retail investors purchased US$7.31 billion and sold US$8.53 billion of the top overseas ETFs in April 2026 22 of the top 50 overseas securities purchased were U.S.-listed ETFs 12 of the top 22 ETFs provided leveraged or inverse exposure The largest purchase was US$2.39 billion in Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3X Shares ETF The largest sale was US$4.29 billion in Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3X Shares ETF The largest net purchase settlement was US$398.64 million in Direxion Shares ETF Trust Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares Source: ETFGI |
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