Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Investment Fund Industry Association has officially released an announcement regarding the performance benchmark element library for public funds, which includes a total of 155 indices in its first batch [1] Group 1: Index Inclusion - Among the 155 indices included in the first batch of the element library, 9 indices belong to the Hang Seng Index Company [1] - Out of the 6 broad-based indices in the Hong Kong market included in the library, 4 are under the Hang Seng Index Company [1] Group 2: Index Categories - Category One includes the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Technology Index, Hang Seng Consumer Index, and Hang Seng Healthcare Index [1] - Category Two includes the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Index, Hang Seng High Dividend Yield Index, and Hang Seng Stock Connect Low Volatility Dividend Index [1]

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 27.8% in 2025, marking its best performance since 2017, following a 17.7% increase in 2024 [1] - The rise in the HSI was driven by record capital inflows from the Hong Kong Stock Connect, optimism about the future of artificial intelligence, and interest rate cuts [1] - The HSI outperformed two other flagship indices: the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (up 22.3%) and the Hang Seng Tech Index (up 23.5%) [1] Group 2 - The Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI) increased by 31.0% in 2025, with mid-cap stocks leading the gains at 31.6%, followed by large-cap stocks at 30.8% and small-cap stocks at 28.8% [2] - Among industry indices in the HSCI, the materials sector had the best performance, rising by 161.3%, while utilities had the worst performance with a 5.7% increase [2] - The Hang Seng High Dividend Yield 30 Index led the high dividend indices with a rise of 38.1% in 2025 [2] Group 3 - The Hang Seng Climate Change 1.5°C Target Index performed well, with an annual increase of 31.2% [3]

Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell by 3.5% and 4.0% respectively in October, while the Hang Seng Composite Index dropped by 3.9% [1] - The Hang Seng Technology Index, which tracks leading technology companies in Hong Kong, experienced a significant decline of 8.6% [1] - The Hang Seng Shanghai-Shenzhen-Hong Kong 500 Index recorded a 1.7% decrease, and the Hang Seng A-Share 300 Index saw a slight decline of 0.1% [1] Sector Performance - The energy sector showed strong performance in October with a gain of 6.6%, while the healthcare sector performed poorly, declining by 11.0% [3] ESG Indices - The Hang Seng Sustainable Development Enterprises Index in Hong Kong had a relatively better performance with a decline of only 0.6%, whereas the Hang Seng A-Share Sustainable Development Enterprises Benchmark Index in mainland China showed a positive performance with an increase of 0.8% [5] Thematic Indices - The Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect Mainland Banks Index performed well in Hong Kong with a gain of 4.5%, while the Hang Seng A-Share Power Grid Equipment Index also performed well in mainland China with an increase of 3.2% [7] Factor Indices - The Hang Seng Large and Mid-Cap Dividend Yield All-Select Index fell by 2.8%, but it outperformed other factor indices in the Hong Kong market [10] - The Hang Seng A-Share Value All-Select Index increased by 0.3%, and the Hang Seng Shanghai-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Dividend Yield All-Select Index decreased by 0.7%, both showing better performance in their respective markets [10] - The Hang Seng Shanghai-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Greater Bay Area Composite Index declined by 1.5% [10] Asset Management - As of October 31, the total assets under management for passive tracking products of the Hang Seng Index series amounted to approximately $114.7 billion, reflecting a decrease of 0.9% [10] - The assets under management for exchange-traded products linked to the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, and Hang Seng Technology Index were approximately $24.4 billion (-10.5%), $6.8 billion (-0.4%), and $43.1 billion (+3.5%) respectively [10]

Core Viewpoint - The Hang Seng Index will expand its constituent stocks from 85 to 88, with the changes effective from September 8, 2025, following a review by the Hang Seng Index Company [3][4]. Group 1: Index Changes - The Hang Seng Index will include three new stocks: China Telecom, JD Logistics, and Pop Mart [4][6]. - The Hang Seng Composite Index will also see an increase in constituent stocks from 502 to 504 [2][7]. - The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index will maintain 50 stocks, adding Pop Mart while removing Jitu Express [7]. Group 2: Market Performance - The Hong Kong stock market has shown relatively weak performance compared to the A-share market, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 0.27% this week [9]. - Notable stock performances include Anta Sports rising by 11.53% and NIO increasing by 27.75% [9]. - Southbound Stock Connect has shown strong interest in Hong Kong stocks, with net purchases exceeding HKD 50 billion on August 22, and a total of approximately HKD 900 billion in net purchases for August [10].

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index will increase its constituent stocks from 85 to 88, adding China Telecom, JD Logistics, and Pop Mart [5][3] - The Hang Seng Composite Index will also expand from 502 to 504 constituent stocks [2] - The changes will take effect after the market closes on September 5, 2025, and will be implemented on September 8, 2025 [9][3] Group 2 - The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index will maintain 50 constituent stocks, adding Pop Mart and removing J&T Express [8] - The Hang Seng Biotechnology Index will decrease from 50 to 30 constituent stocks, adding InnoCare Pharma and removing 21 stocks including Hutchison China MediTech [8] - The Hang Seng Composite Index will see an addition of 24 stocks including China Foods, Hengrui Medicine, and Boleton, while 22 stocks will be removed [8] Group 3 - The Hong Kong stock market has shown relatively weak performance compared to the A-share market, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 0.27% this week [11] - Notable stock performance includes Anta Sports rising by 11.53% and several other stocks increasing over 5%, while some stocks like China Resources Power and Zijin Mining fell over 5% [11] - Southbound Stock Connect funds have shown strong interest in Hong Kong stocks, with net purchases exceeding HKD 50 billion on August 22, and cumulative net purchases of approximately HKD 900 billion in August [12]