韩国散户押注杠杆VIX ，对冲美股高估值风险

Core Insights - In South Korea, some investors are actively betting on leveraged VIX investments to hedge their large U.S. stock holdings or seek new speculative opportunities [1] - The 2x long VIX futures ETF has attracted approximately $130 million in inflows this year, aiming to achieve double the returns of the Chicago Board Options Exchange's VIX futures [1] - This ETF has become one of the most popular U.S. stock ETFs among Korean investors, ranking seventh in purchase volume in July [1] - The new inflows account for about 20% of the global inflows into this ETF [1] - Amid years of enthusiasm for large tech stocks and cryptocurrencies, many Korean investors are now preparing for potential market sell-offs as U.S. stock valuations approach historical highs, with discussions about "bubbles" rising on social media [1]