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China’s Stock Market Key Indices

China’s stock market comprises several key indices that represent the performance of various segments of its financial markets.

1. Shanghai Stock Exchange

  • SSE Composite Index (Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index): This index reflects the overall performance of all listed stocks (both A and B shares) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
  • SSE 50 Index: Comprising 50 of the largest and most liquid stocks on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, this index represents leading companies in the market.
  • SSE 180 Index: This index includes 180 representative stocks from the Shanghai Stock Exchange, selected based on sector representation, size, and liquidity.
  • SSE 380 Index: Focusing on mid-sized companies, this index consists of 380 stocks listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

2. Shenzhen Stock Exchange

  • SZSE Component Index (Shenzhen Stock Exchange Component Index): Reflecting the performance of 500 stocks listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, this index is a key indicator of the Shenzhen market.
  • ChiNext Index: This index tracks the performance of the ChiNext Market of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, which is similar to the NASDAQ and focuses on innovative and fast-growing enterprises.

3. Shanghai & Shenzhen Stock Exchange

  • CSI 300 Index: A joint venture between the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, this index includes 300 stocks and serves as a barometer for the performance of China’s A-share market.
  • CSI 100 Index: This index comprises 100 large-cap stocks from both the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, representing the top-tier companies in China’s stock market.
  • CSI 500 Index: Focusing on mid-cap companies, this index includes 500 stocks from the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges.
  • CSI 1000 Index: This index tracks the performance of 1,000 small-cap stocks from the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, providing insight into the smaller enterprises in China’s market.

For comprehensive and up-to-date information on these indices, one can visit the official websites of the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

References

  • Shanghai Stock Exchange http://english.sse.com.cn/markets/indices/overview/
  • Shenzhen Stock Exchange
    https://www.szse.cn/English/siteMarketData/indices/performance/index.html
  • ChiNext
    http://www.cnindex.com.cn/en/module/index-detail.html?act_menu=1&indexCode=399006