Core Insights - The Hong Kong ETP market is experiencing significant growth, projected to be a breakthrough year in 2025, with a year-on-year asset management increase of 34.1%, reaching HKD 653.5 billion [2][3] Group 1: Market Performance - As of September 2025, the average daily trading volume in the Hong Kong ETP market reached HKD 37.8 billion, a 146% increase year-on-year, making it the third-largest ETP market globally, surpassing South Korea and Japan [2][3] - The turnover rate in the Hong Kong ETP market is leading globally, with a liquidity ratio of 14.7 as of 2025, up from 10.2 in 2024 and 9.0 in 2023 [3] Group 2: Product Innovation - The introduction of individual stock leveraged and inverse products in March 2025 has catered to retail investor needs, providing strategic investment tools for trading international equities during Asian hours [3] - The popularity of covered call option ETFs has increased since their launch in February 2024, appealing to investors seeking high-yield products in an unstable macro environment [4] Group 3: Cross-Border Trading - The average daily trading volume for ETFs through the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect reached HKD 4.2 billion and HKD 3.2 billion respectively, with significant year-on-year increases of 128% and 142% [5] - The anticipated inclusion of more ETFs in the Stock Connect program in November 2025 is expected to further enhance cross-border trading activity [5] Group 4: Sector Focus - In the first three quarters of 2025, 14 technology-themed ETFs were launched in Hong Kong, with a total asset management size of HKD 120.1 billion, reflecting a 102% year-on-year increase [5] - The biotechnology sector has also seen growth, with three biotechnology-themed ETFs launched this year, totaling HKD 3.4 billion in assets, a 123% increase from September 2024 [5] Group 5: Active ETFs - The inflow of funds into active ETFs in Hong Kong reached USD 183 billion in the first half of 2025, driven by strong market rebounds and robust company earnings [6] - Asset management firms are accelerating the launch of more active products to meet investor demand for results-oriented and yield-focused strategies [6]

Core Insights - The Hong Kong ETP market is projected to experience strong growth in 2025, becoming the third-largest market globally in terms of ETP trading volume [1] Market Performance - As of September 2025, the average daily trading volume of the Hong Kong ETP market reached HKD 37.8 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 146% [1] - The market has surpassed South Korea and Japan in ETP trading volume [1] Sector Contributions - The surge in the ETP market is primarily driven by the popularity of technology-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), particularly the flagship Hang Seng Tech Index ETP [1] - The number of technology-themed ETFs listed in Hong Kong reached 14 in the first three quarters of 2025, with a total asset management scale of HKD 120.1 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 102% [1] Biotechnology Sector - In the biotechnology sector, three biotechnology-themed ETFs were listed year-to-date, with a total asset management scale of HKD 3.4 billion, reflecting a growth of 123% compared to September 2024 [1]

2025年，香港ETP（交易所买卖产品，包括交易所买卖基金(ETF)和杠杆及反向产品）市场增长强劲， 迎来了突破性的一年。 放眼全球，截至2025年9月底，香港ETP市场（包括ETF和杠杆及反向产品）的换手率高居全球榜首。 换手率计算的是ETP（相对于其资产值）的成交频次倍数。香港ETP市场在2023年凭着9.0的流通比率位 列全球第二，2024年以10.2跃居第一，如今更达14.7，奠定香港全球领先地位。 二、产品创新切合散户需求 2025年3月，亚洲首批个股杠杆及反向产品上市，为投资者在亚洲交易时段买卖NVIDIA、Tesla及 Coinbase等国际股本证券提供策略投资工具。 其后不久，全球首只韩股（三星电子）杠杆及反向产品亦于2025年5月在香港上市，进一步拓展了亚洲杠 杆及反向产品市场。 截至9月底， 中国香港的ETP市场成交额已超越韩国和日本， 成为全球第三大市场；资产管理规模按年增 长34.1%，达到6535亿港元。 对此，10月21日，香港交易所交易所买卖产品主管Jean-Francois Mesnard-Sense表示，香港ETF市场今 年的表现强劲，主要受惠于其长期稳健的增长与持续发展，这 ...

Core Insights - The Hong Kong ETP market is experiencing significant growth, becoming the third-largest market globally by trading volume as of September 2025, surpassing South Korea and Japan [1][2] - The asset management scale has increased by 34.1% year-on-year, reaching HKD 653.5 billion [1] Group 1: Trading Volume and Turnover - As of September 2025, the average daily trading volume in the Hong Kong ETP market reached HKD 37.8 billion, a 146% year-on-year increase, making it the third-highest globally [2] - The turnover rate in the Hong Kong ETP market has risen to 14.7, establishing its leading position worldwide [2] Group 2: Product Innovation - The launch of the first individual stock leveraged and inverse products in Asia in March 2025 has catered to retail investors' needs, particularly for trading high-liquidity stocks like NVIDIA and Tesla [3] - The average daily trading volume for all leveraged and inverse products listed in Hong Kong reached HKD 3.6 billion, a 51% increase year-on-year [3] Group 3: Cross-Border Trading - The average daily trading volume for ETFs traded through the Stock Connect programs reached HKD 4.2 billion and RMB 3.2 billion, reflecting year-on-year increases of 128% and 142%, respectively [5] - A total of 290 ETFs are eligible for trading through the Stock Connect, indicating a growing cross-border trading environment [5] Group 4: Sector Focus - The technology-themed ETFs have seen a total asset management scale of HKD 120.1 billion, a 102% increase year-on-year, with an average daily trading volume of HKD 7.4 billion [7] - The biotechnology ETFs have also gained traction, with a total asset management scale of HKD 3.4 billion, marking a 123% increase from the previous year [7] Group 5: Global Connectivity - The introduction of ETFs tracking the Nasdaq 100 index and the first Saudi Islamic bond ETF in Hong Kong has enhanced the market's global connectivity [8] - A memorandum of understanding signed between the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange aims to strengthen financial market ties [8] Group 6: Rise of Active ETFs - Active ETFs have gained prominence, with inflows reaching USD 183 billion in the first half of 2025, driven by strong market performance [9] - As of September 2025, there are 31 active ETFs listed in Hong Kong, with a total market value of approximately HKD 23.7 billion, a 143% increase from the previous year [9] Conclusion - The strong performance of the Hong Kong ETF market in 2025 is attributed to its robust growth and continuous development, positioning it as a leading global ETF market [10]