Futu Launches Korean Stock Trading, One App Empowering Investors to Access Global Assets

(Hong Kong, 27 July 2026) Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited ("Futu") is rolling out South Korean equities in Hong Kong. The offering provides access to more than 2,700 listed equities across the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets on the Korea Exchange (KRX), as well as pre-market auction session trading, further strengthening Futu's leading position as a one-stop global investment platform.

Users no longer need to open multiple accounts and can conveniently access opportunities to Korea's technology, memory, AI sectors through the Futubull platform, truly achieving "one platform, invest globally."  In parallel, Futu's independent overseas brand, Moomoo, has also launched Korean stock trading in Singapore.

The service is built on the Financial Services Commission (FSC)’s Omnibus Account Guidelines, issued in November 2025, which allow overseas brokers to access Korean equity trading compliantly through omnibus accounts, providing foreign investors with a direct channel to invest in the Korean market.  

Supports KRX pre-market auction session trading, Continuously Expanding the "One-Stop Global Investment" Footprint

Previously, investors who wanted to participate in the Korean stock market could mostly only gain indirect exposure through leveraged or index ETFs available on the market. As investor demand for direct access to Korean stock has grown increasingly pressing, Futu — following the launch of real-time Korean stock market data in April — is now officially opening Korean stock trading services, providing Hong Kong and Singapore investors with an efficient and convenient direct market access channel.

In terms of the Korean stock trading experience, Futu platform offers multiple core advantages, including:

• Pre-market trading support: enabling investors to place orders before the market opens and capture opportunities ahead;

• Electronically connected to the Korean stock market：allowing millisecond-level order transmission to ensure precise trade execution;

• Unified buying power mechanism: eliminating cumbersome conversion procedures — users can purchase Korean stocks using available USD funds in their accounts without pre-converting to Korean Won (KRW), significantly enhancing capital utilization efficiency.

In addition, the platform provides a variety of smart order types, supporting advanced Korean stock order types including trailing stop-loss orders, allowing users to automate order placement without constant market monitoring and effortlessly manage risk and returns.

Professional Tools Combined with AI-Driven Capabilities to Help Users Efficiently Navigate Global Market Dynamics

Given that Korean market information is predominantly available in Korean, Futu is committed to helping investors capture global market opportunities by continuously enhancing Korean stock-related information and investor education content. This includes key information covering trading rules, taxation, and foreign exchange rates, enabling non-Korean-speaking investors to overcome language barriers, access first-hand market intelligence seamlessly, and quickly familiarize themselves with the Korean stock market.

Meanwhile, the platform is equipped with millisecond-level market data, Futubull AI Agent "Expert" Mode, and cross-market information aggregation features, enabling users to gain in-depth understanding and track the real-time movements of leading Korean stocks even if they were previously unfamiliar with the Korean market, thereby enhancing investment decision-making efficiency.

Mr. Daniel Tse, Managing Director of Futu Securities, said: "In today's macro environment filled with change and opportunities, diversified global asset allocation has become an essential need for investors. The launch of Korean stock trading marks another significant milestone in Futu's product internationalization strategy. Currently, users can seamlessly trade Hong Kong stocks, U.S. stocks, Singapore stocks, Malaysian stocks, A-shares, Japanese stocks, and Korean stocks on a single Futu platform, spanning diverse asset classes including equities, ETFs, and crypto, truly achieving one-stop global allocation across markets and asset categories. Our vision has never been confined to a single market or asset class — we have always regarded product excellence as our core driving force, dedicated to building a truly borderless global investment experience for investors. Looking ahead, Futu will continue to expand into more markets and offer a wider range of diversified investment products, breaking down investment barriers and providing investors with more comprehensive asset allocation options."