The main stock market index in Hong Kong (HK50) increased 3587 points or 17.88% since the beginning of 2025, 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 March 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 March 27 of 2025.

In 2024, the market turnover of the securities market at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange amounted to almost 32 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.

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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 35 trillion Hong Kong dollars, a decrease of almost seven 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.

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.

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 SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng Properties Index data was reported at 15,742.120 NA in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 14,647.170 NA for Jan 2025. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng Properties Index data is updated monthly, averaging 30,997.810 NA from Jun 2013 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 141 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.

As of January 2025, the Hang Seng Index at the Hong Kong Exchange amounted to 20,225.11 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 at 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.

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 March of 2025.

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.

Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng China Enterprise Index data was reported at 8,417.430 NA in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,382.130 NA for Jan 2025. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng China Enterprise Index data is updated monthly, averaging 9,838.060 NA from Jun 2013 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 141 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,431.110 NA in Apr 2015 and a record low of 4,938.560 NA in Oct 2022. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng China Enterprise 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 Index: Hang Seng Composite data was reported at 3,568.800 03Jan2000=2000 in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,346.720 03Jan2000=2000 for Oct 2018. Hong Kong Index: Hang Seng Composite data is updated monthly, averaging 2,822.250 03Jan2000=2000 from Jan 2000 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 227 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,534.480 03Jan2000=2000 in Jan 2018 and a record low of 1,066.640 03Jan2000=2000 in Mar 2003. Hong Kong Index: Hang Seng Composite 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.

Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng HK 35 data was reported at 2,341.480 NA in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,197.990 NA for Jan 2025. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng HK 35 data is updated monthly, averaging 2,776.290 NA from Jun 2013 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 141 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,615.360 NA in May 2021 and a record low of 2,025.510 NA in Jun 2024. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng HK 35 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.

In 2023, the market capitalization of companies from mainland China listed on the Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX)amounted to over 24 trillion Hong Kong dollars. Companies from mainland China accounted for 76 percent of HKEX's market capitalization. The financial market in mainland China is very restrictive and only gives limited access to overseas investors. In contrast, listing companies on American stock exchanges is not easy for mainland Chinese companies. Thus, HKEX constitutes a practical compromise for many companies with proximity to the mainland China and access to global capital.

Hong Kong Exchanges reported 31.5 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal quarter ending in September of 2024. Data for Hong Kong Exchanges | 388 - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last March in 2025.

Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng Composite Large Cap Index data was reported at 2,122.600 NA in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,856.880 NA for Jan 2025. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng Composite Large Cap Index data is updated monthly, averaging 1,991.950 NA from Jun 2013 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 141 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,779.250 NA in Feb 2021 and a record low of 1,310.520 NA in Oct 2022. Hong Kong SAR (China) Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng Composite Large Cap 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 20,244.220 NA in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 17,436.360 NA for Jan 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 14,785.330 NA from Jun 2013 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 141 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.