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About
History
Why trade?
About
History
Why trade?
The Hong Kong 50 Index, also known as HK50, is a benchmark stock market index comprising the top 50 companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. It is operated by Hang Seng Bank and monitored by the Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited. The weighting of each stock in the index is based on its market capitalisation.
The HK50 is made up of blue-chip companies from various sectors, including finance, energy, property and real estate, telecommunications and consumer goods. Major companies included in the index are HSBC Holdings Plc (0005. HK), China Mobile Ltd (0941. HK) and Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd (2318. HK).
The HK 50 Index is a benchmark index that tracks the performance of the top 50 companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It is considered to be an important indicator of the overall economic health of Hong Kong and its stock market. The index has been around since 1993, and its price history shows steady growth since then.
Over the last few years, the HK 50 Index has seen impressive gains as the Hong Kong economy has grown and stocks have become more attractive investments. As of August 2020, the index is hovering around its all-time high, signaling that investors remain bullish on Hong Kong's economy. If you’re looking for an indication of how the stock market in Hong Kong is performing, the HK 50 Index is a good place to start. It’s an important benchmark for traders and investors alike, offering insight into the overall economic strength of Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong 50 index provides a great opportunity to get in on some of the world’s most important stocks. The HK 50 Index is comprised of the top 50 companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, making it an efficient way to track the performance of leading stocks in one place. With its broad coverage of sectors, the HK 50 Index is a great way to diversify your portfolio and take advantage of some of the world’s leading stocks.
Plus, with its lower correlation to other major global indices like the SPX500 or Germany 40, investors can benefit from reduced risk and improved returns on their trades. Investing in the HK 50 Index is an easy and effective way to gain exposure to some of the world’s leading stocks and diversify your portfolio at the same time.
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* The spreads provided are a reflection of the time-weighted average. Though Skilling attempts to provide competitive spreads during all trading hours, clients should note that these may vary and are susceptible to underlying market conditions. The above is provided for indicative purposes only. Clients are advised to check important news announcements on our Economic Calendar, which may result in the widening of spreads, amongst other instances.
The above spreads are applicable under normal trading conditions. Skilling has the right to amend the above spreads according to market conditions as per the 'Terms and Conditions'.
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Why Trade [[data.name]]
Make the most of price fluctuations - no matter what direction the price swings and without capital restrictions that come with buying the underlying asset.
CFDs
Indices
Capitalise on rising prices (go long)
Capitalise on falling prices (go short)
Trade with leverage
Hold larger positions than the cash you have at your disposal
Trade on volatility
No need to own the asset
No commissions
Just low spreads
Manage risk with in-platform tools
Ability to set take profit and stop loss levels