HKEX Moves to Lower Stock-Trading Entry Barriers

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing will cut the minimum value guideline for stock trading lots by half and standardize board-lot sizes, in a move aimed at making the city’s equity market easier for smaller investors to access.

The exchange said on June 30 that the lower guideline will take effect from July 2, 2026, reducing the minimum board-lot value to HK$1,000 ($128) from HK$2,000. For stocks with board lots of more than 100 shares, HKEX will also introduce a maximum board-lot value guideline of HK$50,000.