Market Overview - The total market capitalization of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange reached HKD 48.1 trillion by the end of October 2025, a 37% increase from HKD 35.2 trillion in the same period last year [1] - The average daily trading amount in October 2025 was HKD 274.9 billion, up 8% from HKD 255 billion in October 2024 [1] - The average daily trading amount for the first ten months of 2025 was HKD 258.2 billion, a significant increase of 102% compared to HKD 127.8 billion in the same period last year [1] Derivative Products Market - The average daily trading volume of futures and options for 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 [2] - The average daily trading volume of stock index futures was 568,701 contracts during the first ten months of 2025 [2] Stock Options and Futures - The average daily trading volume of stock index options was 115,461 contracts for the first ten months of 2025 [3] - The average daily trading volume of stock options increased by 22% to 896,891 contracts compared to 733,117 contracts in the same period last year [3] - The average daily trading volume of stock futures was 8,538 contracts for the first ten months of 2025 [4] Currency Futures - The average daily trading volume of Renminbi currency futures increased by 20% to 107,126 contracts compared to 89,600 contracts in the same period last year [4] Historical Records - On October 2, 2025, the weekly stock options trading volume reached a historical high of 312,545 contracts [4] - On October 27, 2025, the trading volume of Hang Seng Tech Index futures options hit a historical high of 64,982 contracts [5] IPO and Fundraising - There were 81 new listings in the first ten months of 2025, a 50% increase from 54 new listings in the same period last year [1] - The total amount raised through initial public offerings (IPOs) in the first ten months of 2025 was HKD 216 billion, a 209% increase from HKD 70 billion in the same period last year [1] - The total fundraising amount for the first ten months of 2025 reached HKD 507 billion, up 228% from HKD 154.8 billion in the same period last year [1]

Market Overview - The total market capitalization of the Hong Kong securities market reached HKD 49.9 trillion at the end of September 2025, a 35% increase from HKD 36.9 trillion in the same period last year [1] - The average daily trading amount in September was HKD 3,167 billion, up 87% from HKD 1,692 billion in the same month last year [1] - For the first nine months of 2025, the average daily trading amount was HKD 2,564 billion, a 126% increase from HKD 1,133 billion in the same period last year [1] Derivative Products Market - The average daily trading volume of futures and options for the first nine months of 2025 was 1,681,869 contracts, an 11% increase from 1,515,613 contracts in the same period last year [2] - The average daily trading volume of stock options was 886,323 contracts, up 27% from 698,817 contracts year-on-year [2] - The average daily trading volume of stock futures was 8,616 contracts, a 7% increase from 8,026 contracts last year [2] New Listings and Fundraising - There were 69 new listings in the first nine months of 2025, a 53% increase from 45 new listings in the same period last year [1] - The total fundraising amount for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the first nine months was HKD 1,829 billion, a 229% increase from HKD 556 billion year-on-year [1] - The total fundraising amount for the first nine months reached HKD 4,440 billion, up 252% from HKD 1,261 billion in the same period last year [1] Historical Records - On September 17, 2025, the weekly trading volume of stock options reached a historical high of 277,589 contracts [3]

Core Insights - Hong Kong's derivatives market has become a crucial part of the local financial system and a major growth driver in Asia, particularly in offshore RMB and interest rate derivatives [1][2] - The market has seen over a twofold increase in trading volume and open interest over the past decade, indicating significant depth and liquidity [1] - The average daily trading volume of exchange-traded derivatives contracts reached a historical high last year [1] Group 1: Market Growth Drivers - The strong growth is primarily driven by three flagship products: Hang Seng Index futures, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index futures, and Hang Seng Tech Index futures [2] - Demand for individual stock options and offshore RMB futures has further propelled this growth, contributing approximately 90% to the total trading volume since 2015 [2] - The continuous opening of the mainland market has strengthened Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" between domestic and foreign markets [2] Group 2: Regional Market Performance - Asia's share in the global derivatives market has significantly increased from 49% in 2021 to 82% in 2024, with contract trading volume surging 4.5 times to 169.2 billion contracts [2] - Emerging markets like India have contributed to this growth, alongside a rising demand for derivatives as hedging tools [2] Group 3: Innovative Mechanisms - The launch of the Swap Connect mechanism is a milestone, facilitating overseas investors' participation in the onshore RMB interest rate swap market [3] - Since its inception, the Swap Connect has seen a nominal principal transaction total exceeding 8.1 trillion RMB, averaging about 14.5 billion RMB daily, accounting for approximately 10% of the mainland interest rate swap market [3] - The extension of the maximum term for northbound swap contracts from 10 years to 30 years enhances product variety and provides effective tools for managing risks associated with long-term RMB government bonds [3]

Market Overview - The total market capitalization of the Hong Kong securities market reached HKD 44.9 trillion by the end of July 2025, a 44% increase from HKD 31.1 trillion in the same period last year [1] - The average daily trading amount in July 2025 was HKD 2,629 billion, up 167% from HKD 986 billion in the same month last year [1] Securities Market - The average daily trading amount for the first seven months of 2025 was HKD 2,437 billion, a 124% increase from HKD 1,086 billion in the same period last year [2] - The average daily trading amount for derivative warrants in the first seven months of 2025 was HKD 75 billion, up 63% from HKD 46 billion last year [2] - The average daily trading amount for bull and bear certificates was HKD 96 billion, a 75% increase from HKD 55 billion last year [3] - The average daily trading amount for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was HKD 333 billion, up 180% from HKD 119 billion last year [3] - The average daily trading amount for leveraged and inverse products was HKD 39 billion, a 70% increase from HKD 23 billion last year [3] - There were 53 new listed companies in the first seven months of 2025, a 33% increase from 40 companies last year [3] - The total amount raised through initial public offerings (IPOs) was HKD 1,279 billion, a significant increase of 611% from HKD 180 billion last year [3] - The total fundraising amount for the first seven months of 2025 was HKD 3,318 billion, up 297% from HKD 835 billion last year [4] Derivative Products Market - The average daily trading volume for futures and options in the first seven months of 2025 was 1,671,497 contracts, an 11% increase from 1,499,137 contracts last year [5] - The average daily trading volume for stock options was 864,892 contracts, up 27% from 680,980 contracts last year [5] - The average daily trading volume for stock futures was 8,631 contracts, an 8% increase from 8,017 contracts last year [5] - The average daily trading volume for RMB currency futures was 112,429 contracts, a 36% increase from 82,833 contracts last year [5]