500061.KS is trading 5.6% up today as the inverse ETF gains from a sharp decline in KOSPI 200 futures, driven by a global semiconductor selloff.
- The KOSPI 200 and Korean large caps fell significantly on July 29, 2026, amid renewed anxiety regarding AI-related spending and a broader rout in the tech sector.
- A risk-off environment fueled by heightened Middle East tensions and uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy is further pressuring equities and driving demand for defensive, inverse exposure.
- The product continues to benefit as a hedge against volatility in the Korean equity market during periods of macro instability.