Cheong Wa Dae Closely Watches Leveraged ETFs · DS Asset Management Launches First KOSDAQ ETF
Cheong Wa Dae said it would closely monitor the leveraged ETF market 2026-07-10 and make improvements if necessary. On the same day, DS Asset Management launched its first active ETF on KOSDAQ, while ETFs related to mining stocks plunged amid a correction in commodities. In the United States, an application was filed to list an “Ex-Elon” ETF excluding stocks related to Elon Musk.
Cheong Wa Dae said it would closely examine the leveraged ETF market 2026-07-10 and make improvements if necessary. It expressed its intention to review the market because of its relevance to protecting individual investors and maintaining market stability.
DS Asset Management listed its first active ETF on the KOSDAQ market, saying, “We will prove our active strategy on KOSDAQ.” Specific conditions, including the product name, can be confirmed through the company’s announcement.
As the commodities rally entered a consolidation phase, ETFs centered on mining stocks plunged. The correction was reported to have occurred in trading around 2026-07-09.
In the United States, asset managers including Subversive applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to list the “Ex-Elon” ETF, which excludes Tesla and SpaceX 2from the portfolio. The application included a statement that the companies would be excluded from the portfolio.
The Blue House also announced on the same day that consultations between South Korea and the United States had begun regarding the relocation of the Gwangju military airport. The government said the relocation process would proceed through consultations between South Korea and the United States.
This announcement and the product launch are classified as events that could affect stock-market product structures and demand. Investors should check the details of each announcement and future disclosures.