South Korean retail investors are increasing their exposure to US equities, marking a broadening of risk appetite beyond the domestic market.
The shift comes as individual traders in Seoul continue to drive buying activity, moving from local bargain hunting to international diversification.
That surge in margin debt was fueled by an extended rally in local stocks, according to industry data previously reported by Yonhap.
This development follows a period of intense activity in the Korean domestic market, where retail investors borrowed a record amount from securities firms in the second quarter.
That surge in margin debt was fueled by an extended rally in local stocks, according to industry data previously reported by Yonhap.
The current pivot to US assets suggests that the liquidity and confidence generated by the domestic rally are now spilling over into cross-border investments.
The move aligns with recent trading patterns in Seoul, where individual investors have been aggressive in buying the dip.