See Also:
Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)
Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE)
BM&FBovespa
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)
Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Definition
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange or HKEX is the second largest exchange in terms of market capitalization in Asia behind the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It has around 1,200 listed companies and a market cap of $2.7 trillion.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Meaning
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange history begins in 1891 when it was established. Like most exchanges these days the HKEX has adopted computer trading which accounts for the majority of the volume. The Hong Kong Exchange is different from other Chinese Exchanges like the Shanghai Stock Exchange in that it is not regulated by the Chinese Government. This makes the Hong Kong exchange market different in that it is a more free market like others around the world. The HKEX also has one of the primary indexes in Asia which is the Hang Seng Index. This index is a capitalization weighted index and takes the top 43 companies of Hong Kong which make up the index.