Comprising 50 stocks traded on the Hong Kong stock exchange, the Hang Seng 50 (sometimes called HKG50, HSI or Hangseng) index is one of the leading indices in Asia. Hong Kong's continued economic growth and its role as a prominent business hub in Asia make it a popular investment target for many individuals and financial institutions around the world.
The overall market capitalisation of the companies listed within the HSI index accounts for roughly 58% total market cap of the companies traded on the Hong Kong stock exchange, which is why the HKG50 is considered a bellwetherofthe Chinese territory's economy. The index contains some well-known companies, such as Tencent and Ping An. |
