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Hong Kong Exchange Launches First Self-Developed Tech Stock Index

Published: Dec. 9, 2025 5:19 p.m. GMT+8

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. (HKEX) on Tuesday launched the HKEX Tech 100 Index, a new benchmark that tracks the performance of 100 of the largest technology companies listed in the city by market value.

The index marks the bourse’s first independently developed Hong Kong equity benchmark as it seeks to expand its index business.

HKEX also announced an agreement with E Fund Management Co. Ltd. authorizing the firm to launch a Chinese mainland-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will track the new index.

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HKEX launched the Tech 100 Index, tracking 100 top tech firms in Hong Kong across six tech themes, with a base value of 10,000 points in Dec 2020, now at 8,129.
E Fund Management was authorized to launch a mainland-listed ETF tracking the index, all constituents eligible for Stock Connect.
Hong Kong's ETF market saw a record average daily turnover of HK$37.8 billion in the first three quarters, up 145% year-on-year.

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd.: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. (HKEX) launched the HKEX Tech 100 Index, its first independently developed Hong Kong equity benchmark. This index tracks the top 100 technology companies listed in Hong Kong by market value. HKEX also partnered with E Fund Management to launch an ETF in mainland China that tracks this new index, facilitating mainland investor access to Hong Kong's tech sector.

E Fund Management Co. Ltd.: E Fund Management Co. Ltd. (易方达基金管理有限公司) has partnered with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. (HKEX). HKEX authorized E Fund to launch a Chinese mainland-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will track the newly introduced HKEX Tech 100 Index. E Fund was the first to express interest and secure this authorization.

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What Happened When

December 31, 2020：: The base value of the HKEX Tech 100 Index was set at 10,000 points.

In the first three quarters of 2025：: The average daily turnover of exchange-traded products in Hong Kong reached HK$37.8 billion ($4.9 billion), a 145% increase from the previous year.

December 9, 2025：: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. (HKEX) launched the HKEX Tech 100 Index, a new benchmark tracking the performance of the largest 100 technology companies listed in Hong Kong.

December 9, 2025：: HKEX announced an agreement with E Fund Management Co. Ltd. to authorize the firm to launch a Chinese mainland-listed ETF that will track the new index.