What is Hang Seng Index?

About Hang Seng Index The Hang Seng Index is a free-float capitalization-weighted index of a selection of companies from the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The components of the index are divided into four subindices: Commerce and Industry, Finance, Utilities, and Properties. The index was developed with a base level of 100 as of July 31, 1964.

What is Hang Seng composite?

The Hang Seng Composite is an index of the top 95% of stocks trading on the Hong Kong exchange by market cap, comprising around 500 stocks. A subsidiary of the Hang Seng Bank maintains the Hang Seng Index and has done so since 1969. Hang Seng Components

What is Hang Seng & why is it important?

The Hang Seng is the most widely quoted barometer for the Hong Kong economy and is often used as a market benchmark for Hong Kong investors. Because of Hong Kong's status as a special administrative regionof China, there are close ties between the two economies, and many Chinese companies are listed on the Hong Kong Exchange.

What is Hang Seng HK 35?

The Hang Seng HK 35 is a sub-index of just the top 35 Hong-Kong based companies that also generate most of their revenues outside of mainland China. The Hang Seng Composite is an index of the top 95% of stocks trading on the Hong Kong exchange by market cap, comprising around 500 stocks.