Hong Kong index compiler proposes adding 20 more stocks to main technology tracker

Hang Seng Indexes Company plans to expand the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTECH) to 50 constituents and introduce “sales growth” as a criterion for selection to strengthen market representation, according to a consultation paper released on Monday. Hong Kong’s major stock index compiler proposed increasing the number of HSTECH constituents from 30 to 50, using a dual-selection framework. The top 40 stocks will be selected by market capitalisation, while the remaining 10 will be picked based on...

By Zoe SL Chan