What the news says
This event is directly related to KS200 as most South Korean retail investors trade this index through margin accounts. When a large number of investors are forced to liquidate positions due to margin calls, purchasing power may decrease significantly, leading to selling pressure in the stock market and increasing index volatility.
07/17, 11:56 AM
South Korea reported that 1.2 million retail traders received margin calls this week, affecting 3.4% of the adult population.
South Korea reported that 1.2 million retail traders received margin calls this week, affecting 3.4% of the adult population.
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07/17, 11:56 AM
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