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Exchange · Hong Kong

HKEX — Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing

The gateway between global capital and Chinese equities.

Founded
1891
Listings
~2,500
Market Cap
$5.5T
Currency
HKD

About HKEX

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is one of the world's largest exchange operators by market capitalisation and the primary international listing venue for mainland Chinese companies. It offers both cash equities and stock-connect schemes with Shanghai and Shenzhen.

Headquarters: Hong Kong · Trading hours: 09:30 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00 HKT, Monday–Friday

Major Indices

Hang Seng Index Hang Seng Tech Hang Seng China Enterprises

Notable HKEX Listings

A sample of the largest companies trading on HKEX that you can query through the Stock Market API.

0700
Tencent
9988
Alibaba
1299
AIA Group
0941
China Mobile
0005
HSBC Holdings
3690
Meituan

What the API provides for HKEX

Query company profiles, financial statements, and computed ratios for HKEX listings through the same REST endpoints used across every supported exchange.

Company Profile

Name, sector, industry, HQ, employees, market cap.

GET /api/v1/companies/{ticker}

Financial Statements

Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow per period.

GET /api/v1/companies/{ticker}/financials

Calculated Metrics

P/E, P/B, ROE, ROA, margins, EPS, debt/equity.

GET /api/v1/companies/{ticker}/metrics/summary

Start querying HKEX data

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is HKEX open?
Two sessions: 09:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00 Hong Kong time.
How many companies list on HKEX?
Approximately 2,500 companies.
What currency do HKEX stocks trade in?
Hong Kong dollars (HKD).