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South Korean Investors Flock to US Markets

Published Monday, August 17, 2026

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Korean retail investors net bought around $4.5 billion in U.S. stocks in July, according to Korea Securities Depository data.

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  • CNBC

    The article highlights the "absolutely crazy" behavior of South Korean investors buying U.S.-listed ADRs of Korean companies at a premium and engaging in leveraged bets, suggesting these actions are symptoms of speculative excess.

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