The benchmark brings together two equity markets and is intended to support exchange-traded fund (ETF) eligibility for potential Southbound Stock Connect inclusion.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has launched the S&P 500 & HKEX Tech 100 Index, a benchmark developed in partnership with S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI), that combines exposure to leading US-listed companies and major Hong Kong-listed technology firms. HKEX said the index was launched on 30 September  The index combines the S&P 500 and the HKEX Tech 100 Index, allocating approximately 60% to Hong Kong technology stocks and 40% to US large-cap equities, accor