Explained: Why SK Hynix ADR premiums soared 50% over South Korean shares and how this reminds market of dotcom bubble

SK Hynix’s ADRs are trading at a more than 50% premium to their South Korea-listed shares just days after their Nasdaq debut, raising comparisons with TSMC’s dot-com-era valuation gap. Analysts attribute the divergence to restricted arbitrage, strong AI-driven demand, and easier access for global investors through US markets.