The CSOP SK Hynix Daily (2x) Leveraged Product, which provides double the daily return of SK hynix's performance, surged 5.17% during Tuesday's intraday trading session.
The rally in this leveraged instrument mirrors the strength in its underlying asset, SK hynix, which was buoyed by a broad-based advance in semiconductor stocks. This positive sector sentiment was fueled by SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won's projection that demand for AI semiconductors will grow by 60% to 100% year-over-year next year, while major manufacturers have almost no concrete plans to expand production capacity, significantly widening the supply-demand gap.
Concurrently, market dynamics surrounding SK hynix's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) have drawn significant attention. Following a record $26.5 billion ADR issuance, a substantial price premium emerged over the underlying shares due to closed arbitrage channels and strong demand from U.S. institutions meeting inelastic supply. These factors have contributed to heightened volatility and trading interest in instruments linked to SK hynix.