Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, rose to 24219 points on July 14, 2025, gaining 0.33% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.66% and is up 34.43% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Hong Kong. Hong Kong Stock Market Index (HK50) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Prices for Hong Kong Stock Market Index (HK50) including live quotes, historical charts and news. Hong Kong Stock Market Index (HK50) was last updated by Trading Economics this July 13 of 2025.

This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

Hang Seng Index: The Future of Hong Kong?

Financial data:

• Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

• Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

• Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

Machine learning features:

• Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

• Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

• Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

Potential Applications:

• Stock price prediction

• Portfolio optimization

• Algorithmic trading

• Market sentiment analysis

• Risk management

Use Cases:

• Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

• Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

• Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

• Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

Additional Notes:

• The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

• Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

• Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

In 2024, the market capitalization of the securities market at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange amounted to over ** trillion Hong Kong dollars, a decrease of almost ***** trillion Hong Kong dollars compared to the previous year. The bourse was established in 1891 and since then, developed into the financial center of Asia.

Interactive daily chart of the Hong Kong Hang Seng Composite stock market index back to 1986. Each data point represents the closing value for that trading day and is denominated in hong kong dollars (HKD). The current price is updated on an hourly basis with today's latest value.

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In 2024, the market turnover of the securities market at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange amounted to almost ** trillion Hong Kong dollars, a decrease of over five trillion Hong Kong dollars compared to the previous year. The bourse was established in 1891 and since then, developed into the financial trading hub of Asia.

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Hang Seng

• Hong Kong SAR (China) Hang Seng closed at 22,941.3 points in Feb 2025, compared with 20,225.1 points at the previous month end
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Equity Market Index: Month End: Hang Seng data is updated monthly, available from Jul 1964 to Feb 2025, with an average number of 8,846.5 points
• The data reached an all-time high of 32,887.3 points in Jan 2018 and a record low of 58.6 points in Aug 1967

• In the latest reports, Hang Seng recorded a daily P/E ratio of 13.1 in Mar 2025

Hong Kong Total Return Index: Hang Seng Index data was reported at 74,068.820 02Jan1990=2838.07 in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 69,722.850 02Jan1990=2838.07 for Oct 2018. Hong Kong Total Return Index: Hang Seng Index data is updated monthly, averaging 23,979.930 02Jan1990=2838.07 from Jan 1990 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 347 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88,755.560 02Jan1990=2838.07 in Jan 2018 and a record low of 2,753.510 02Jan1990=2838.07 in Jan 1990. Hong Kong Total Return Index: Hang Seng Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR – Table HK.Z001: Main Board: Stock Market Index.

Stock market return (%, year-on-year) in Hong Kong was reported at 7.1304 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hong Kong - Stock market return (%, year-on-year) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng Properties Index data was reported at 15,731.570 NA in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,641.470 NA for Mar 2025. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng Properties Index data is updated monthly, averaging 30,969.500 NA from Jun 2013 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 143 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44,605.360 NA in Mar 2019 and a record low of 14,451.620 NA in Jul 2024. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng Properties Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Exchange Data International Limited. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR (China) – Table HK.EDI.SE: Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Monthly.

The Hong Kong Exchange has two trading boards. In 2024, the market capitalization of the Main Board reached over 30 trillion Hong Kong dollars, and the GEM board had a market cap of over 50 billion Hong Kong dollars. Compared to the Main Board, the Growth Enterprise Market has lower listing requirements, making it easier for small and medium-sized companies to access the capital market.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Total Return: Hang Seng China A Industry Top Index data was reported at 8,045.960 NA in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8,290.750 NA for Mar 2025. Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Total Return: Hang Seng China A Industry Top Index data is updated monthly, averaging 6,265.100 NA from Jan 2012 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 160 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,706.800 NA in Feb 2021 and a record low of 2,418.830 NA in Mar 2014. Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Total Return: Hang Seng China A Industry Top Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Exchange Data International Limited. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR (China) – Table HK.EDI.SE: Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Monthly.

Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Total Return: Hang Seng China (Hong Kong Listed) 25 Index data was reported at 19,406.950 NA in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 20,408.380 NA for Mar 2025. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Total Return: Hang Seng China (Hong Kong Listed) 25 Index data is updated monthly, averaging 14,802.300 NA from Jun 2013 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 143 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20,571.990 NA in Jan 2018 and a record low of 10,167.910 NA in Oct 2022. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Total Return: Hang Seng China (Hong Kong Listed) 25 Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Exchange Data International Limited. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR (China) – Table HK.EDI.SE: Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Monthly.

Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng China A Industry Top Index data was reported at 4,878.930 NA in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,038.770 NA for Mar 2025. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng China A Industry Top Index data is updated monthly, averaging 4,452.785 NA from Jan 2012 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 160 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,707.930 NA in Feb 2021 and a record low of 2,050.890 NA in Mar 2014. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng China A Industry Top Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Exchange Data International Limited. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR (China) – Table HK.EDI.SE: Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Monthly.

As of April 2025, the Hang Seng Index at the Hong Kong Exchange amounted to ********* points. After the outbreak of COVID-19, the index dropped as part of a broader Pan-Asian trend. However, by the end of 2020, when the pandemic situation stabilized in many countries and news about a vaccine rollout came out, the Hang Seng Index recovered and recorded significant increases every month. Index composition The Hang Seng Index is the most prominent indicator of stock performance on the Hong Kong Exchange. By including the 50 largest companies, the index represents the market movements of more than half of the bourse’s market capitalization. In addition to that, the Hang Seng Index has numerous smaller indices which mirror smaller industries or market sections. The Hang Seng Composite Index One example of a sub-index is the Hang Seng Composite Index. It reflects the performance of the top 95 percentile of the total market capitalization. The financial industry accounted for the largest share of companies included in the index, followed by the information technology sector. Prominent companies represented in the index are Tencent, AIA, and Meituan.

The stock of the Chinese technology conglomerate Tencent had the highest market capitalization on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Tencent was worth over 2.61 trillion Hong Kong dollars in 2024. In addition to that, Tencent's share also had a high turnover, making it the most active stock on the bourse.

An acceptable compromise

The Hong Kong Exchange has a unique position in the global financial landscape that makes it a popular destination for companies from mainland China. Because the city is a special administrative region under the PRC but has a very liberal financial system with a large market capitalization, it enjoys certain privileges that remain unobtainable to the rest of the overseas financial markets. As a result, Hong Kong becomes a popular destination for mainland Chinese companies that want to gain access to global financial markets while maintaining proximity to home markets.

Closer to home

In an environment of rising tensions between the PRC and the United States, many Chinese companies listed on overseas stock exchanges feel pressure from both sides. After China’s cybersecurity watchdog CAC delisted the ride-hailing company DIDI’s application from app stores in mainland China shortly after its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, it sent the stock into turmoil. Ultimately, the company leadership decided to transfer its shares to the Hong Kong Exchange. DIDI might not be the only Chinese enterprise that will come closer to the mainland as the SEC recently announced stricter auditing requirements while Beijing also amends its rules for overseas IPOs.

As of 2024, 2,631 companies were listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The bourse was established in 1891 when the city was under British rule. Since then, the stock exchange has developed into one of the leading trading hubs around the world. IPOs Even though the bourse faces fierce competition from mainland China, it is still an attractive exchange for many companies. In 2023, around 71 new companies went public in Hong Kong which was the highest issuing volume in recent years. This is in part due to the business-friendly environment of Hong Kong when compared with mainland China, yet it’s proximity to China attracts many companies who still wish to trade with China. Northbound and southbound trading The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has a close relationship with bourses in Mainland China. Stock connect is the cross-border investment channel that bridges the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with the exchange in Shanghai and Shenzhen. In recent years, northbound trade had increased significantly. China’s most valuable stock, Kweichow Moutai, was particularly popular among investors in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng China 50 Index data was reported at 7,949.170 NA in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8,340.820 NA for Mar 2025. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng China 50 Index data is updated monthly, averaging 7,397.910 NA from Jun 2013 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 143 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,785.120 NA in Feb 2021 and a record low of 5,233.660 NA in Jun 2013. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng China 50 Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Exchange Data International Limited. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR (China) – Table HK.EDI.SE: Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Monthly.