HKEX(HK:00388) Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-07-29 15:55Core Insights - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) reported that the average daily trading volume of its subsidiary, Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE), reached HKD 240.2 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 118% [1] - As of June 30, 2023, the market capitalization of Hong Kong was HKD 42.7 trillion, up 33% from HKD 32.1 trillion in the same period last year [1] - The strong performance of the Hong Kong market highlights its resilience and vitality as a global financial center [1] Trading Performance - The secondary market of HKEX showed significant improvement, with a continuous rebound in stock market trading volume and a substantial increase in derivatives trading volume [1] - The average daily trading volume of leveraged and inverse products rose to HKD 4.2 billion in the first half of 2025, a 75% increase from HKD 2.4 billion in the same period last year [1] - Hong Kong has established itself as a leading diversified ecosystem for leveraged and inverse products in Asia, being the first to launch individual stock leveraged and inverse products this year [1] Market Dynamics - The first half of 2025 is characterized as a breakthrough period for Hong Kong's capital markets [1] - The combination of strong securities market trading volume and the growing derivatives market demonstrates the resilience and innovative momentum of Hong Kong's secondary market [1] - This environment is expected to continue attracting international capital and providing investors with a diverse range of investment tools [1]