Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Margin Debt Hits 10.6 Trillion Won as Single-Stock Leverage ETFs Plunge 32%

According to KOSCOM data as of July 13, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix accumulated margin loan balances totaling 10.6 trillion won, raising concerns of large-scale forced liquidations as both stocks fell sharply on the day. Samsung Electronics recorded margin debt of 5.41 trillion won following a 10.7% decline, while SK Hynix accumulated 5.22 trillion won in margin loans after plunging 15.37%. Overdue margin trading payments also surged to 1.43 trillion won, with positions subject to forced sale the following trading day.

Individual investors in single-stock leverage exchange-traded funds faced steeper losses. SK Hynix-linked leverage ETFs dropped over 31%, with KODEX SK Hynix Single-Stock Leverage ETF falling 31.46% and TIGER SK Hynix Single-Stock Leverage ETF declining 32.20% in a single day.