According to Zhitong Finance APP, on November 12, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (00388) hosted its ETF Summit 2026, bringing together hundreds of industry leaders and guests to jointly explore the latest developments in Hong Kong's ETF market. As the market repeatedly hits record highs and product innovation continues, Hong Kong's ETF market has maintained a robust growth momentum.
The summit attracted institutional and private wealth investors, asset management companies, issuers, and other market participants to engage in in-depth exchanges on the latest trends in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) market. Topics covered institutional investor participation, shifting investor demands, product innovation, cross-border opportunities, and tokenization, among others. Wilfred Yiu, Head of Markets at HKEX, said: "This year's ETF Summit once again brought together all sectors of the market to jointly discuss how to seize the next phase of growth opportunities. A successful ETF market requires not only products but also a well-developed and vibrant ecosystem. Indices and benchmarks lay the foundation for product innovation, diversified product choices help attract more investors and investment strategies, and broader market participation enhances liquidity and expands market scale. HKEX is actively combining these advantages with Hong Kong's unique connectivity strengths to create a mutually reinforcing effect, further energizing the market and providing investors with portfolio solutions that meet practical needs. I sincerely thank the ETF industry for its tremendous support over the past year, and we look forward to continuing to work hand in hand with the industry to push Hong Kong's market to new heights."
HKEX's Exchange Traded Products (ETP) market continues to demonstrate strong growth momentum. As of the end of October 2026, the assets under management of ETFs and leveraged and inverse products reached HK$616.5 billion, while average daily turnover rose 23% year-on-year to HK$46.5 billion, setting a record high.
The product ecosystem continues to expand. As of the end of October, the Hong Kong market had a total of 246 ETFs and 29 leveraged and inverse products, with three ETFs listed during the month. Since ETFs were included in Stock Connect, trading volume has continued to grow. In the first ten months of 2026, northbound ETF average daily turnover reached RMB 5 billion, up 48% year-on-year, while southbound ETF average daily turnover reached HK$4.6 billion, up 8% year-on-year.
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