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Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-10-14 08:32

Core Insights - Hong Kong Stock Exchange plans to launch the Hang Seng Biotechnology Index Futures on November 28, 2023, to enhance its derivatives ecosystem [1] - The new futures contract will be based on the Hang Seng Biotechnology Index, which tracks the performance of the 30 largest biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies listed in Hong Kong [1] - The biotechnology sector has become one of the fastest-growing industries in Hong Kong's capital market since the listing reforms in 2018, with over 260 biotechnology and healthcare companies now listed, totaling a market capitalization of over HKD 4.8 trillion [1][2] Group 1: Market Developments - The introduction of the 18A listing rule in 2018 allowed unprofitable biotechnology companies to list in Hong Kong, marking a significant turning point for the healthcare market [2] - As of October 13, 2023, 78 18A companies have successfully listed, raising approximately HKD 131.64 billion, with a total market capitalization of nearly HKD 1.5 trillion [2] - Institutional investors' holdings in the top 30 healthcare companies in Hong Kong increased from USD 13.3 billion in 2017 to USD 43 billion by June 30, 2025, with the biotechnology sector particularly favored [2] Group 2: Financing and Performance - In the first half of 2025, the healthcare sector completed 27 refinancing activities, raising a total of USD 3.9 billion, surpassing the total refinancing amounts for 2022, 2023, and 2024 [3] - The Hong Kong stock market has seen significant gains in healthcare stocks, especially among 18A companies, with 27 companies experiencing over 200% increase in share price this year [3] - In 2025, 10 healthcare companies went public in Hong Kong, raising USD 2.1 billion, with an average first-day increase of 30.4%, making Hong Kong the leading market for healthcare IPO financing globally [2][3] Group 3: Notable Stock Performances - The top-performing healthcare stocks in Hong Kong have shown remarkable growth, with several companies experiencing increases exceeding 200% year-to-date [4] - Among the top 20 companies with the highest first-day price increases, 9 are healthcare companies, with 6 of them seeing increases over 100% [4][5]