Index
HK50 — Hang Seng 50
5 – 20 points · 300 – 700 points
HK50 is the main proxy for Chinese equity risk. Policy announcements from Beijing can move it several percent in a session.
Risk first
Numbers below are typical ranges, not guarantees — spreads, swaps and volatility differ per broker and market regime. Size every position from your stop distance and account risk, never from a fixed lot habit.
Contract specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Contract size | 1.00 lot = 1 HKD per point (broker dependent) |
| Pip / tick value | 1 point → ca. 0.13 USD / 1.00 lot |
| Typical spread | 5 – 20 points |
| Typical daily range | 300 – 700 points |
| Best trading hours | Asian session 01:30–08:00 UTC |
What moves this market
- ▸Chinese stimulus and regulatory policy
- ▸Property-sector stress
- ▸Global tech sentiment
Correlations to watch
- ▸Positive to AUD/USD as a China proxy
- ▸Weak correlation to European indices
How traders approach it
- ▸Asian-session momentum trading
- ▸Policy-headline swing trades
- ▸Wide stops for gap risk
Typical mistakes
- ▸Underestimating overnight policy gaps
- ▸Trading it with European-index expectations
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