Hang Seng Index Futures
Category
Equity Index
Exchange
HKEX
Contract Size
HK$50 × HSI value
Symbol
HSI
About Hang Seng Index Futures
Hang Seng Index futures provide the primary vehicle for trading Hong Kong equity market sentiment. Given Hong Kong's role as a gateway to China, HSI futures are influenced by both Chinese economic data and global capital flows. Mini HSI (MHI) at HK$10/point is available for smaller traders.
Hang Seng Index Futures Price Chart
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Contract Specifications
- Contract Size
- HK$50 × HSI value
- Tick Size / Value
- 1.0 index points = HK$50 per tick
- Exchange
- HKEX
Trading Hours
T session: 09:15–12:00, 13:00–16:30 HKT. T+1 session: 17:15–03:00 HKT (Mon–Fri).
Margin Notes
Exchange margin around HK$100,000–$120,000. Mini HSI margin ~HK$25,000.
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