Margin Trading Tops 36 Trillion Won as Short Selling Also Rises

South Korea’s stock market is seeing a continued balancing act as margin-funded stock buying, often called “debt investing,” has reportedly surpassed 36 trillion won, while short selling has also risen. The growing margin trading balance suggests investors are still willing to take on leverage, even as increased short selling points to stronger caution toward price declines. The two trends highlight a market caught between expectations for gains and concerns about a correction. If leveraged buying and short selling continue to expand at the same time, market volatility could increase, requiring investors to remain cautious. Source: hankyung.com.