Demand from Asian high net worth markets for leveraged and inverse exchange - traded funds is creating competition for more traditional ETF offerings . Private banks and corporate offices are among those particularly interested in these types of products . Both Hong banks and Singapore have adjusted their regulations recently to facilitate further launches of leveraged and inverse products . These transactions , which are often held for only a day at a time , account for almost $ 100 m of daily revenue in Hong Kong . Investors in Singapore have to meet qualification guidelines in order to trade the ETFs .
Demand from Asian high net worth investors for leveraged and inverse exchange-traded funds is creating competition for more traditional ETF offerings. Private banks and family offices are among those particularly interested in these types of products. Both Hong Kong and Singapore have adjusted their regulations recently to facilitate further launches of leveraged and inverse products. These products, which are often held for only a day at a time, account for almost $100m of daily turnover in Hong Kong. Investors in Singapore have to meet qualification guidelines in order to trade the ETFs.