Daily BriefsSouth Korea

Daily Brief South Korea: Korea Stock Exchange Kospi Index and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Investigating the Size and Timing of Korea’s Local Dividend Arbitrage Traders’ Position Liquidation


Investigating the Size and Timing of Korea’s Local Dividend Arbitrage Traders’ Position Liquidation

By Sanghyun Park

  • Estimating FINANCIAL INVESTMENT’s dividend arbitrage positions’ exact size and liquidation plans is challenging. Yet, past trading patterns suggest a substantial portion may be liquidated soon, akin to January’s volume (≥₩2T).
  • Many local market participants expect a scenario unfolding post-March, aligning with KOSPI companies rescheduling ex-dividend dates. Expect substantial position liquidation by April’s end, likely impacting index negatively, akin to January.
  • Position setups should adapt to short-term index corrections, leveraging earnings season for earnings-based spreads using index short hedging.

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