Market Overview
In terms of trading instruments, the market includes the stock market, derivatives market, fund market, and bond market. The primary component is the stock market, which is further divided into the main board and the GEM. As of April 2014, there were a total of 1,472 companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with 9,136 listed securities. Mainland-listed companies in Hong Kong consist of H-shares and red-chip stocks, accounting for 48% of the total market capitalization.
Exchange Overview
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is the securities exchange in Hong Kong, fully named "Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited" and abbreviated as "HKEX" As a publicly-listed company (Symbol: 00388), HKEX's main business includes owning and operating the only stock exchange and futures exchange in Hong Kong, along with related clearing houses. There are two main markets: the securities market and the derivatives market. The securities market is further divided into the main board and the GEM.
Statistics of the Hong Kong Stock Market
The total market value of the Hong Kong securities market (main board and GEM) is HKD 356.668 trillion, with 2,597 listed companies and a total turnover of HKD 30,727.191 billion. The average daily turnover is HKD 124.907 billion, making it one of the most active and liquid stock markets in Asia and globally.
As of December 30, 2022, the market statistics for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.