Tritonix.ai

News / Korea / yonhap_finance

KRX Excludes ETFs and ETNs from New After-Market Trading Sessions

Finance · Investment Banks/Brokers · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-01

000660, 005930

The Korea Exchange has decided to exclude ETFs and ETNs from its upcoming after-market trading hours starting on the 14th to mitigate market volatility.

What Happened

Trading Restrictions: The Korea Exchange (KRX) has announced that ETFs and ETNs will be excluded from the new after-market trading sessions, which are scheduled to run from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM starting on the 14th. This decision follows a recent amendment to the operational regulations for the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets.

Scope of Exclusion: The list of securities ineligible for after-market trading now includes ETFs and ETNs, joining existing categories such as investment warning/danger stocks, administrative issues, and low-liquidity stocks. The exchange aims to maintain market stability by limiting the types of instruments available during these extended hours.

Market Volatility Concerns: While the KRX initially planned to include exchange-traded products, the move was reversed following concerns that single-stock leverage and inverse ETFs tied to major semiconductor firms like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix were exacerbating market volatility. These products have been under scrutiny for their impact on price swings during periods of sector-wide correction.

Regulatory Rationale: This policy shift reflects the exchange's proactive approach to investor protection and market integrity. By restricting high-volatility instruments during after-market hours, the KRX seeks to prevent excessive speculative activity and ensure a more orderly trading environment for participants.

Read original

More in Finance

Land Bank of Taiwan Celebrates 80th Anniversary with New Mascot and Strong Financial Results

Finance · cnyes · 2026-09-01

Land Bank of Taiwan marks its 80th anniversary with record-breaking profits, a new corporate mascot, and a commitment to digital transformation and ESG.

Imperial Construction Records Loss After Selling MediaTek Shares Before Rally

Finance · economic_daily · 2026-09-01

Imperial Construction reported a 14.75 million TWD loss after offloading 175 MediaTek shares just as the stock surged on news of a major NVIDIA investment.

2308, 2327, 2330, 2408, 2454, 2545

Shin Kong Life Reports NT$73.7 Billion Adjusted Profit for H1

Finance · cnyes · 2026-09-01

Shin Kong Financial Holding's life insurance arm achieved a strong H1 performance, entering a positive interest spread era with significant unrealized gains.

2887

Latest in Korea

Eurozone Inflation Hits 3-Year High of 3.3% in August

yonhap_finance · 2026-09-01

Eurozone inflation accelerated to 3.3% in August, driven by soaring energy costs, fueling expectations for further interest rate hikes by the ECB.

Yuhan Corp. Secures 131.1 Billion Won API Supply Deal with Global Pharma

Health Technology · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-01

Yuhan Corp. has signed a 131.1 billion won contract to supply active pharmaceutical ingredients to an undisclosed global pharmaceutical company through 2028.

000100

South Korean Automakers See August Sales Slide as Hyundai Strike Hits Output

Consumer Durables · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-01

South Korea's five major automakers reported a 5.9% drop in August global sales, driven by Hyundai's production disruptions and a sharp decline in domestic demand.

South Korean Government Bond Yields Surge Amid Weak 30-Year Auction Demand

Finance · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-01

South Korean government bond yields rose across all maturities as global interest rate pressures and weak demand for 30-year bonds dampened investor sentiment.