https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/korean-traders-chase-40-coupons-as-risk-appetite-survives-routContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/korean-traders-chase-40-coupons-as-risk-appetite-survives-routhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/korean-traders-chase-40-coupons-as-risk-appetite-survives-rout#u47140Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:04:01 +0000South Korean retail investors are aggressively pursuing high-yield Equity-Linked Securities (ELS) and chip-related ETFs despite a 22% market drop. Investors bought 3.5 trillion won of ELS tied to Samsung and SK hynix in July, lured by coupons ranging from 40% to 50%. This appetite extends to U.S. markets, where 21 U.S.-listed ETFs ranked among the top 50 overseas securities purchased in July. Retail traders have also poured over 100 billion won into chip ETFs following promises from NVIDIA regarding AI debt backing.Why it mattersHigh-coupon ELS products carry significant principal risk if unde