Weekly Options for Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, and LGES to Be Launched on 29 June

• Korea Exchange will introduce single stock weekly options for Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, and LG Energy Solutions on 29 June.

• The main purpose of this launch of single stock weekly options is to satisfy investors’ demand for short-term investment and risk management through option products with one-week maturities.

• Nonetheless, it could also encourage some investors to shorten their trading periods through these new derivative instruments which could increase the overall leverage and volatility on these stocks as well.