Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, rose to 25656 points on August 22, 2025, gaining 2.20% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.46% and is up 45.67% 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 August 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 August 21 of 2025.

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.

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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.

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 Exchanges stock price, live market quote, shares value, historical data, intraday chart, earnings per share and news.

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

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

The Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng China (Hong Kong Listed) 100 Index data was reported at 6,489.570 NA in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6,796.020 NA for Mar 2025. Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng China (Hong Kong Listed) 100 Index data is updated monthly, averaging 6,919.680 NA from Jun 2013 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 143 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,028.920 NA in Jan 2018 and a record low of 4,024.610 NA in Oct 2022. Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Hang Seng China (Hong Kong Listed) 100 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.

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.

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.

The Hong Kong Exchange has two trading boards. In 2024, the market capitalization of the Main Board reached over ** trillion Hong Kong dollars, and the GEM board had a market cap of over ** 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.

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 July of 2025.

As of 2024, ***** 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.

The stock of the Chinese technology conglomerate Tencent had the highest market capitalization on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Tencent was worth over **** 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.

Dataset Description: 34-year Daily Stock Data (1990-2024)

Context and Inspiration

This dataset captures historical financial market data and macroeconomic indicators spanning over three decades, from 1990 onwards. It is designed for financial analysis, time series forecasting, and exploring relationships between market volatility, stock indices, and macroeconomic factors. This dataset is particularly relevant for researchers, data scientists, and enthusiasts interested in studying: - Volatility forecasting (VIX) - Stock market trends (S&P 500, DJIA, HSI) - Macroeconomic influences on markets (joblessness, interest rates, etc.) - The effect of geopolitical and economic uncertainty (EPU, GPRD)

Sources

The data has been aggregated from a mix of historical financial records and publicly available macroeconomic datasets: - VIX (Volatility Index): Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). - Stock Indices (S&P 500, DJIA, HSI): Yahoo Finance and historical financial databases. - Volume Data: Extracted from official exchange reports. - Macroeconomic Indicators: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Federal Reserve, and other public records. - Uncertainty Metrics (EPU, GPRD): Economic Policy Uncertainty Index and Global Policy Uncertainty Database.

Columns

1. dt: Date of observation in YYYY-MM-DD format.
2. vix: VIX (Volatility Index), a measure of expected market volatility.
3. sp500: S&P 500 index value, a benchmark of the U.S. stock market.
4. sp500_volume: Daily trading volume for the S&P 500.
5. djia: Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), another key U.S. market index.
6. djia_volume: Daily trading volume for the DJIA.
7. hsi: Hang Seng Index, representing the Hong Kong stock market.
8. ads: Aruoba-Diebold-Scotti (ADS) Business Conditions Index, reflecting U.S. economic activity.
9. us3m: U.S. Treasury 3-month bond yield, a short-term interest rate proxy.
10. joblessness: U.S. unemployment rate, reported as quartiles (1 represents lowest quartile and so on).
11. epu: Economic Policy Uncertainty Index, quantifying policy-related economic uncertainty.
12. GPRD: Geopolitical Risk Index (Daily), measuring geopolitical risk levels.
13. prev_day: Previous day’s S&P 500 closing value, added for lag-based time series analysis.

Key Features

• Cross-Market Analysis: Compare U.S. markets (S&P 500, DJIA) with international benchmarks like HSI.
• Macroeconomic Insights: Assess how external factors like joblessness, interest rates, and economic uncertainty affect markets.
• Temporal Scope: Longitudinal data facilitates trend analysis and machine learning model training.

Potential Use Cases

• Forecasting market indices using machine learning or statistical models.
• Building volatility trading strategies with VIX Futures.
• Economic research on relationships between policy uncertainty and market behavior.
• Educational material for financial data visualization and analysis tutorials.

Feel free to use this dataset for academic, research, or personal projects.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Total Return: Hang Seng China 50 Index data was reported at 16,175.370 NA in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16,910.350 NA for Mar 2025. Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Total Return: Hang Seng China 50 Index data is updated monthly, averaging 12,624.525 NA from Jan 2012 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 160 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,204.330 NA in Feb 2021 and a record low of 6,923.830 NA in Aug 2012. Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Index: Total Return: 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.

Hong Kong Stocks Exchange data

This dataset contains some of the major stocks available for buying and selling by investors

1. 0005: HSBC Holdings, the British bank listed in both of Hong Kong Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange.
2. 0011: Hang Seng Bank, a HK based bank. Part of HSBC group.
3. 0066: MTR Corporation, the major HK subway service and real state business
4. 0700: Tencent Holdings Ltd., the tech and digital entertainment giant from mainland China
5. 1810: Xiaomi Corporation , the first globally famous tech lifestyle products company.
6. 2638: HK Electric Investments and HK Electric Investments Ltd.: One of the major electicity provider in Hong Kong
7. 2800: Tracker Fund of Hong Kong, a unit trust which provides investment results that correspond to the performance of the Hang Seng Index in the Hong Kong stock market.
8. 8083: CHINA YOUZAN LTD, a payment tech company in mainland China

Content

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Acknowledgements

All data are available on Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)