Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-06 09:16Core Insights - The total market capitalization of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) reached HKD 48.1 trillion by the end of October 2025, representing a 37% increase compared to HKD 35.2 trillion in the same period last year [1] - The average daily trading volume for October 2025 was HKD 2,749 billion, an 8% increase from HKD 2,550 billion in October 2024 [1] - The average daily trading volume for the first ten months of 2025 was HKD 2,582 billion, a significant 102% increase from HKD 1,278 billion in the same period last year [2] Trading Activity - The average daily trading volume for derivative warrants in the first ten months of 2025 was HKD 80 billion, up 60% from HKD 50 billion in the previous year [2] - The average daily trading volume for bull and bear certificates was HKD 104 billion, a 60% increase from HKD 65 billion year-on-year [2] - The average daily trading volume for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was HKD 343 billion, reflecting a 127% increase from HKD 151 billion in the same period last year [2] New Listings and Fundraising - There were 81 new listings in the first ten months of 2025, a 50% increase compared to 54 new listings in the same period last year [2] - The total amount raised through initial public offerings (IPOs) was HKD 2,160 billion, a remarkable 209% increase from HKD 700 billion year-on-year [2] - The total fundraising amount for the first ten months of 2025 reached HKD 5,070 billion, up 228% from HKD 1,548 billion in the previous year [3] Derivative Market Performance - The average daily trading volume for futures and options in the first ten months of 2025 was 1,696,752 contracts, a 7% increase from 1,582,570 contracts in the same period last year [4] - The average daily trading volume for stock index futures was 568,701 contracts [5] - The average daily trading volume for stock options was 896,891 contracts, up 22% from 733,117 contracts year-on-year [6] Historical Records - On October 2, 2025, the weekly trading volume for stock options reached a historical high of 312,545 contracts [7] - On October 27, 2025, the trading volume for Hang Seng Tech Index futures options hit a record high of 64,982 contracts [8]