Zheng Quan Ri Bao Wang·2025-12-09 06:45Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has launched the HKEX Technology 100 Index, marking its first Hong Kong stock index aimed at expanding its index business and promoting the development of the Hong Kong capital market ecosystem [1] Group 1: Index Overview - The HKEX Technology 100 is a broad-based stock index tracking the performance of the 100 largest technology companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [1] - The index covers six major innovation themes: artificial intelligence, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, electric vehicles and smart driving, information technology, the internet, and robotics [1] - All constituent stocks of the index are eligible for the Stock Connect program, catering to the investment needs of international and mainland Chinese investors [1] Group 2: Strategic Partnerships - HKEX has signed an agreement with E Fund Management Co., Ltd. to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in mainland China that tracks the HKEX Technology 100 [1] - The CEO of HKEX emphasized the importance of this index as a milestone in the development of the group's index and data business, highlighting Hong Kong's key role in promoting emerging industries [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - HKEX plans to continue expanding its index business and strengthen collaborations with industry partners to launch more index-related products [1] - The index features a rapid inclusion mechanism, allowing new companies meeting specific criteria to be added outside the regular review cycle after being eligible for Stock Connect trading [1]