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Leveraged Chip Bets Backfire in Korea as Biggest ETF Falls 45%
Leveraged chip bets in Korea have backfired, causing the country's biggest ETF to decline by 45%. The significant drop highlights risks associated with leveraged investments in the semiconductor sector.
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