KORU is trading 8% down in pre-market as it amplifies overnight weakness in South Korea’s equity market and a broader unwinding in leveraged Korea trades.

  • The Kospi index experienced a steep drop and trading halts, leading to outsized moves for this 3x leveraged ETF.
  • The selloff persists despite U.S. index futures trading higher, reflecting a decoupling from broader global sentiment.
  • Market commentary highlights a significant unwinding of leveraged positions following the sharp downturn in South Korean equities.