A Smartkarma report by a derivatives and quantitative strategist says 2x single-stock ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix must rally roughly 33% to recover June 22 levels, implying the underlying shares need about a 16.5% rise. Both chipma

2026-06-24

A Smartkarma report by a derivatives and quantitative strategist says 2x single-stock ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix must rally roughly 33% to recover June 22 levels, implying the underlying shares need about a 16.5% rise. Both chipmakers fell double digits on Tuesday, knocking the linked ETFs down about 25%; the Samsung 2x ETF is down 5.4% since its May 27 launch. The report warns Korea’s single-stock 2x ETFs boost returns in trending markets but quickly erode value in high volatility, making them best suited to short-term tactical momentum trades.