Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-14 10:55Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange announced adjustments to stock option position limits for 36 companies, increasing limits for 26 companies and decreasing limits for 10 companies, effective April 1, 2026 [1]. Group 1: Companies with Increased Position Limits - New World Development (00017) will see its position limit increase from 50,000 to 150,000 contracts [2]. - MTR Corporation (00066) will have its limit raised from 50,000 to 100,000 contracts [2]. - Geely Automobile (00175) will also have its limit increased from 50,000 to 100,000 contracts [2]. - Other notable increases include BYD Electronic (285) from 100,000 to 200,000 contracts and China Biologic Products (1177) from 50,000 to 250,000 contracts [2]. Group 2: Companies with Decreased Position Limits - China Railway Group (601390) will see its limit reduced from 250,000 to 200,000 contracts [3]. - China Overseas Land & Investment (00688) will have its limit cut from 100,000 to 50,000 contracts [3]. - China Tower (00788) will experience a decrease from 200,000 to 100,000 contracts [3]. - Other significant reductions include China Minmetals (2319) from 250,000 to 150,000 contracts and Sunny Optical Technology (2382) from 100,000 to 50,000 contracts [3].