HKEX: In September, Hong Kong's ETP turnover rate ranked first in the world

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00388.HK) held the Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Summit 2025 today (21st) to discuss the development opportunities of Exchange-Traded Products (ETP) in collaboration with the industry. Jean-Francois Mesnard-Sense (JF), Head of ETP at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, stated that last year, the Hong Kong ETP market achieved a turnover rate of 10.2 times, making it the highest market for ETP circulation for the year. In September this year, the turnover rate of Hong Kong ETPs, including ETFs and leveraged and inverse products, reached as high as 14.7 times, continuing to lead globally.

As of the end of September, the average daily trading volume of the ETP market reached HKD 37.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 146%, making it the third highest market for ETP trading volume globally. JF attributed this to the popularity of technology ETFs, particularly the flagship Hang Seng Tech Index ETP, which made a significant contribution. Additionally, many investors are purchasing eligible ETFs through the Stock Connect, which has led to a continuous increase in ETP trading volume.

He also pointed out that actively managed ETFs have become the focus of the global market this year, with inflows into actively managed ETFs reaching USD 183 billion in the first half of the year. It is expected that major asset management companies are accelerating the launch of more actively managed products in Hong Kong to meet investors' demand for results-driven and income-centered strategies