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.

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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Stock Market Capitalization to GDP for China (DDDM01CNA156NWDB) from 2003 to 2020 about market cap, stock market, China, capital, and GDP.

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.

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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.

Actual value and historical data chart for China Stock Price Volatility

Discover the booming China mutual funds market! Explore a CAGR exceeding 3.20%, key drivers, trends, and restraints impacting this lucrative sector, with insights into leading fund managers and investment strategies. Learn about the growth projections for 2025-2033 and the diverse investor landscape. Recent developments include: Sep 2021: Neuberger Berman Group, an American asset manager, is the third foreign company to gain access to China's growing mutual fund market after the country's securities regulator granted its application to operate a wholly-owned mutual fund business on the Chinese mainland,, April 2021: The SME Board was merged with SZSE's Main Board. The merger is an important measure adopted by SZSE to deepen the China'scapital market reform in all respects. It is of great significance for refining market functions, strengthening the foundation of the market, improving market activity and resilience, facilitating the market-oriented allocation of capital elements, and better serving national strategic development.. Notable trends are: Growth of Stock or Equity Funds is Driving the Market.

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

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

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Graph and download economic data for CBOE China ETF Volatility Index (DISCONTINUED) (VXFXICLS) from 2011-03-16 to 2022-02-11 about ETF, VIX, volatility, stock market, China, and USA.

Actual value and historical data chart for China Stock Market Turnover Ratio Percent

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.

Discover the booming Asia-Pacific capital market exchange ecosystem, projected to reach [estimated 2033 market size in millions] by 2033 with a CAGR exceeding 7%. This in-depth analysis explores market drivers, trends, restraints, and key players across China, Japan, India, and other major economies. Learn about investment opportunities in equity, debt, and other financial products. Recent developments include: July 2022: The eligible companies listed on Beijing Stock Exchange were allowed to apply for transfer to the Star Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange. A transfer system is a positive approach for bridge-building efforts between China's multiple layers of the capital market., February 2022: The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) approved the merger of Shenzhen Stock Exchange's main board with the SME board. The merger will optimize the trading structure of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.. Notable trends are: Increasing Foreign Direct Investment in Various Developing Economies in Asia-Pacific.