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

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

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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.

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