[COVER STORY] Jensen Huang scandal rattles Korean investors in Nvidia

The Korea Times reports that a scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is causing concern among Korean investors, as the chip giant's shares are experiencing a sharp decline and uncertainty surrounds his future. With Nvidia being the second-most held U.S. stock among Korean investors after Tesla, local shareholders are exposed to significant losses as the chipmaker's shares have plunged by nearly 15 percent since the company announced an investigation into the allegations.

The scandal has resulted in an estimated $2.4 billion in valuation losses for Korean investors, who collectively hold about $13.65 billion worth of Nvidia shares. Additionally, 153 exchange-traded funds listed on the Korea Exchange have exposure to Nvidia, with the ACE Nvidia Bond Mixed ETF, holding about 197.9 billion won ($148 million), having roughly 30 percent of its portfolio invested in the company.

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