China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, fell to 3898 points on December 2, 2025, losing 0.42% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.98%, though it remains 15.36% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from China. China Shanghai Composite Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

As of March 2025, the SSE Composite Index had closed at 3,335.75 points. The index reflects the performance of all stocks traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, including both boards, the main board, and the Star market. SSE still number one In the greater Chinese region, the stock exchange in Shanghai was the largest, beating the bourses in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. In 2023, the Shanghai Stock Exchange recorded a market capitalization of over 6.5 trillion. Not only market capitalization was a unique attribute, but the Shanghai Stock Exchange was also home to the most valuable stock in mainland China, which was the baijiu producer Moutai Kweichow. Limited access Despite its size, the exchange in Shanghai only grants limited access to overseas investors. The bourse listed A-shares and B-shares. While A-shares are denominated in yuan and almost exclusively available for domestic traders, the prices of B-shares are in U.S. dollars and available for overseas investors as well. In addition, the bourse offers access to foreign investors through a trading accreditation which is supervised by the Chinese authorities. However, these tight controls are the reason why Hong Kong, despite its lower relative market capitalization, remains an important gateway to capital for mainland Chinese companies.

Key information about China Market Capitalization

• China Market Capitalization accounted for 14,954.040 USD bn in Oct 2025, compared with a percentage of 14,772.008 USD bn in the previous month
• China Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jul 1995 to Oct 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 14,954.040 USD bn in Oct 2025 and a record low of 40.601 USD bn in Jan 1996

CEIC calculates monthly Market Capitalization as the sum of Market Capitalization of Shanghai Stock Exchange and Market Capitalization of Shenzhen Stock Exchange and converts it into USD. Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

At yearend 2024, the trading volume of China's stock market had amounted to approximately ** trillion shares. The statistic shows the trading volume of stock transactions taking place at both the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The bourses are the vanguard of China's trading industry.

In 2024, China's stock market generated a revenue of over *** trillion yuan. In 2015, attracted many investors with a sharp increase in stock prices. It culminated in stock market turbulences and significant losses for many market participants. Up to 2020, the stock market generated the highest revenue in that year.

China Index: Shanghai Stock Exchange: 50 Index data was reported at 2,633.160 31Dec2003=1000 in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,665.630 31Dec2003=1000 for Mar 2025. China Index: Shanghai Stock Exchange: 50 Index data is updated monthly, averaging 2,319.570 31Dec2003=1000 from Jan 2004 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 256 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,627.780 31Dec2003=1000 in Oct 2007 and a record low of 731.000 31Dec2003=1000 in May 2005. China Index: Shanghai Stock Exchange: 50 Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Shanghai Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.ZA: Shanghai Stock Exchange: Indices.

China Stock Market - Shanghai Composite Index - Historical chart and current data through 2025.

Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, rose to 26095 points on December 2, 2025, gaining 0.24% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.24%, though it remains 32.15% higher than a year ago, 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 December 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.

A50: China's Stock Market Enigma

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

The Beijing Stock Exchange was the latest addition to mainland China's financial industry. In January 2025, the market capitalization reached more than *** billion yuan. The new stock exchange was created by reforming the National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ) with the intention to provide SMEs who are excluded from the large exchange with a way to obtain capital.

China PE Ratio: Trailing Twelve Months: Shanghai SE: 180 Index data was reported at 11.300 NA in 14 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 11.150 NA for 13 May 2025. China PE Ratio: Trailing Twelve Months: Shanghai SE: 180 Index data is updated daily, averaging 11.220 NA from Oct 2008 (Median) to 14 May 2025, with 4001 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.900 NA in 26 Apr 2010 and a record low of 7.610 NA in 19 May 2014. China PE Ratio: Trailing Twelve Months: Shanghai SE: 180 Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by China Securities Index Co., Ltd.. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZA: Shanghai Stock Exchange: PE and PB Ratio: Daily.

China PE Ratio: Shanghai SE: 180 Index data was reported at 12.760 NA in 03 Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.820 NA for 02 Dec 2025. China PE Ratio: Shanghai SE: 180 Index data is updated daily, averaging 12.300 NA from Oct 2008 (Median) to 03 Dec 2025, with 4140 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.140 NA in 18 Apr 2011 and a record low of 7.800 NA in 19 May 2014. China PE Ratio: Shanghai SE: 180 Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by China Securities Index Co., Ltd.. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZA: Shanghai Stock Exchange: PE and PB Ratio: Daily.

Key information about China Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• China Market Capitalization accounted for 63.4 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a percentage of 59.7 % in the previous year
• China Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 1995 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 119.3 % in Dec 2007 and a record low of 5.6 % in Dec 1995

CEIC calculates annual Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Market Capitalization and annual Nominal GDP. Market Capitalization is calculated as the sum of Market Capitalization of Shanghai Stock Exchange and Market Capitalization of Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The National Bureau of Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency.


Further information about China Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Shanghai Stock Exchange recorded a daily P/E ratio of 16.1 in Dec 2025
• Shanghai Shenzhen 300 closed at 4,526.7 points in Nov 2025

Graph and download economic data for Stock Market Turnover Ratio (Value Traded/Capitalization) for China (DDEM01CNA156NWDB) from 2003 to 2020 about ratio, stock market, and China.

Actual value and historical data chart for China Stock Market Capitalization To GDP Percent

Historical dataset of the China Stock Market Index (CSI 300), covering values from 2005-04-01 to 2025-12-02, with the latest releases and long-term trends. Available for free download in CSV format.

In 2025, stock markets in the United States accounted for roughly ** percent of world stocks. The next largest country by stock market share was China, followed by the European Union as a whole. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ are the largest stock exchange operators worldwide. What is a stock exchange? The first modern publicly traded company was the Dutch East Industry Company, which sold shares to the general public to fund expeditions to Asia. Since then, groups of companies have formed exchanges in which brokers and dealers can come together and make transactions in one space. Stock market indices group companies trading on a given exchange, giving an idea of how they evolve in real time. Appeal of stock ownership Over half of adults in the United States are investing money in the stock market. Stocks are an attractive investment because the possible return is higher than offered by other financial instruments.

The dataset contains a collection of indices representing different segments of the Chinese stock market. Here's an overview based on the column names and general knowledge about these indices:

TradingDay: Represents the trading day or date for which the index values are recorded.

SZ50 (上证50): The Shanghai Stock Exchange 50 Index, commonly known as the SSE 50 Index. It tracks the 50 largest and most liquid A-share stocks listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. This index is often used as a barometer for the overall performance of blue-chip stocks in China.

KC50 (科创50): Likely refers to the Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index. This index tracks the top 50 companies (by market capitalization) listed on the STAR Market, which is a Nasdaq-style tech board on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. It focuses on companies in high-tech and strategic emerging sectors.

HS300 (沪深300): The CSI 300 Index, which includes the top 300 stocks by market capitalization from the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges. It's a comprehensive reflection of the performance of China's A-shares market.

ZZ500 (中证500): The CSI 500 Index, which tracks the 500 next largest stocks after the CSI 300 (i.e., stocks ranked 301st to 800th by size). It provides a broader view of mid-cap stocks in the Chinese market.

ZZ800 (中证800): The CSI 800 Index, which combines the CSI 300 and CSI 500 indices, encompassing the largest 800 stocks in the Chinese A-share market.

ZZ1000 (中证1000): The CSI 1000 Index, which reflects the performance of stocks ranked 801st to 1800th in terms of total market capitalization. It's a measure of small-cap stocks in the market.

These indices collectively offer a comprehensive view of the Chinese stock market, covering large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks across various sectors. Each index is constructed based on market capitalization and liquidity criteria, ensuring that they accurately reflect the segments of the market they are meant to represent.

In 2023, the stock of Kweichow Moutai had a market value of over ************ yuan. The stock exchange in Shanghai had the second-highest annual turnover in the Greater China region behind the bourse in Shenzhen.

The SSE trading boards

The Shanghai Stock Exchange has *** trading boards known as the Main Board and the Star A board. The Main Board lists some of China’s largest companies, such as the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, and Pingan Insurance. While the main board is geared toward large companies that have a consolidated market position and stable profitability, the Star A market targets early-stage tech startups.

Kweichow Moutai

Kweichow Moutai is a Chinese Baijiu manufacturer from Guizhou province and the most valuable stock in China. Initially, after the company’s first public offering in 2001, its share price remained stable until it skyrocketed in 2016. By now, Moutai is not only the most valuable spirits company in China, but also worldwide. In China, Moutai’s Baijiu is seen as a status symbol and the official spirit of the Chinese government.

The China Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem is Segmented by Type of Market (Primary Market, Secondary Market), Financial Product (Debt, Equity), and Investors (retail Investors, Institutional Investors). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts for the China Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.