Retail investors piled into covered call ETFs even as they lost money, while short selling in Samsung and SK Hynix collapsed. Here's what that means for your portfolio.
Chip stocks rebounded sharply as securities lending and short positions in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix dropped by double digits in a single month. Meanwhile, retail investors poured more than 2.7 trillion won into four covered call ETFs that still lost roughly 17% to 19% over three months. This episode looks at why high payout rates can mislead and what to check before reacting to the rebound.
Sources:
- Pressure on chip stocks eases as lending balances drop 26% in one month — Seoul Economic Daily, Oct 27, 2026
- Retail investors pour 3 trillion won into covered call ETFs despite losses — Seoul Economic Daily, Oct 27, 2026
- Chip stocks rebound on AI optimism, but profitability debate lingers — Seoul Economic Daily, Oct 27, 2026
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