Hang Seng (HK50) price (HK50) — live chart
Follow the live Hong Kong 50 (Hang Seng) price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves HK50.
Chart and quote are a third-party TradingView feed for information only and can differ slightly from Xellion's MT5 prices.
About Hong Kong 50 (Hang Seng)
The Hong Kong 50 (HK50) refers to the Hang Seng Index, a benchmark tracking a selection of shares listed in Hong Kong. Its level is quoted in index points rather than as the price of an individual share. The supplied CFD contract size is 1 × index, expressed in HKD per point.
The Hang Seng connects Hong Kong's equity market with businesses exposed to mainland China's economy. Its composition brings together financial services, technology, property and other industries, giving it a distinctive mix of domestic and cross-border influences. Hong Kong's monetary framework and international capital flows also shape the environment in which its constituent shares trade.
On Xellion's MT5 platform, HK50 is traded as a CFD, allowing a position to be long or short without owning the underlying shares. Profit or loss reflects movements in the index quote relative to the opening level and the position size. CFD trading involves leverage, which can magnify losses as well as gains.
What moves the price
- Mainland China economic data and policy announcements
- Hong Kong interest rates and liquidity conditions
- Constituent company earnings and sector developments
- Property market conditions and financial-sector sentiment
- International capital flows and global risk sentiment
- Trade relations and regulatory developments
| Symbol | HK50 |
|---|---|
| Contract size | 1 × index (HKD per point) |
| Leverage | Up to 1:2000 |
| Trading hours | Nearly 24 hours, Monday to Friday, with a daily break; most active during Hong Kong hours |
Live spreads and swaps are shown in MT5. Exact session times are in the MT5 contract specification; leverage depends on your account and country.
HK50 questions
How is the HK50 CFD contract size expressed?
The supplied contract size is 1 × index, expressed in HKD per point. This links the contract's value to the index level, while the monetary effect of a price movement depends on the position size.
When can HK50 be traded?
The supplied trading schedule is nearly 24 hours, Monday to Friday, with a daily break. Activity is typically greatest during Hong Kong hours, when the underlying equity market is active. The CFD schedule is distinct from the constituent shares' exchange trading sessions.
Why does mainland China news influence the Hang Seng?
Many Hang Seng constituents have business exposure to mainland China. Economic releases, policy decisions and regulatory developments can therefore affect expectations for their revenues, costs and financing conditions, influencing the index even though its constituent shares are listed in Hong Kong.
Does trading HK50 mean owning Hang Seng constituent shares?
No. HK50 on Xellion's MT5 platform is a CFD rather than ownership of the constituent shares. A position can be long or short, with gains or losses linked to price movements. It does not confer shareholder voting rights.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Charts and prices on this page come from TradingView for information only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure