The Hang Seng Index (abbreviated HSI) is a benchmark stock market index of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It comprises 34 largest companies in Hong Kong which account for almost 65% of capitalization of the Hong Kong financial hub. HSI was introduced in 1969 by HSI Services Limited which is still dealing with analysis of information and compilation of ratings. The index records and monitors daily changes of stock prices of these companies. So, HSI is the main barometer of the overall market performance in Hong Kong. HSI embraces four sectors of the economy such as commerce and industry, finance, utilities, and land properties.

Besides, Hang Seng Index is a convenient instrument to invest in Hong Kong’s stock market which is one of major financial hubs not only in Asia, but on the global scale. Importantly, the economies of Hong Kong and China are closely connected as Hong Kong has the status of the special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China. So this indicator of Hong Kong’s stock market enables investors to put up capital for China’s economy which is considered to be one of the booming economies in the world. Last but not least, high liquidity of HSI makes it possible to use it for speculative trading.

Trading Hang Seng Index is available through different financial instruments including Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF), contracts for differences (CFDs), options, and futures contracts. Futures are the most convenient and liquid means of implementing medium- and long-term strategies as well as speculative trading.