HKEX(HK:00388) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-09 04:45Group 1 - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) announced the launch of six new stock option categories on January 19, aimed at expanding the stock options market and providing investors with more choices [1] - The average daily trading volume in the HKEX derivatives market reached 1,662,751 contracts last year, marking a 7% year-on-year increase and setting a new record [1] - Stock options, including monthly and weekly expiry contracts, were among the most actively traded products, with an average daily trading volume of 879,831 contracts last year, which is a 22% year-on-year increase and also a record high [1] Group 2 - The new stock options include contracts for companies such as Anjin Huangjin Guo Yi Limited (2259), Wuxi Zhenming Kangde New Town Development Co., Ltd. (2359), and others, with varying contract sizes and expiry months [2] - Specific contract sizes for the new options range from 100 shares to 3,000 shares, catering to different investor needs [2] - The introduction of these new options is expected to enhance liquidity and trading opportunities in the stock options market [2]