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Stock Index

Hang Seng

Overview

The Hang Seng Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index that tracks the largest and most liquid companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Sector Composition

Financials33.5%
Information Technology28.2%
Consumer Discretionary12.4%
Properties and Construction8.9%
Healthcare6.7%

Key Components

Tencent HoldingsHSBC HoldingsAIA GroupAlibaba GroupMeituanChina Construction Bank

Highest Correlations

Shanghai Composite Indexr = 0.72
MSCI China Indexr = 0.88
S&P 500r = 0.45

What Drives It

Performance is primarily driven by Chinese macroeconomic policy, domestic regulatory shifts, central bank liquidity, and global trade dynamics between China and the US.