The benchmarks track Hong Kong-listed companies across the artificial intelligence and semiconductor value chains, with an AI-linked exchange-traded fund (ETF) planned for mainland China.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is set to launch the HKEX Artificial Intelligence Index and the HKEX Semiconductor Index, expanding its proprietary index offering and providing benchmarks for investors seeking exposure to artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related companies listed in Hong Kong. HKEX said the launch of the two indices strengthens its index portfolio The exchange noted that the launch forms part of its efforts to broaden coverage of emerging technol