HKEX to launch 12 stock futures contracts
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On November 4, 2026, Fintech News Hong Kong reported that Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) plans to launch 12 new stock futures contracts on January 18, 2027, covering 12 stocks to supplement some active stock options categories. The report indicates that the new contracts will be exempt from the Commission Levy for the first six months after launch. The contract size is based on one board lot of shares, with each contract covering between 20 and 2,000 shares. Traders may choose five contract months: January, February, March, June, and September 2027. The report did not disclose the specific names of the 12 stocks.
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- Fintech News Hong KongHKEX to launch 12 new single-stock futures contracts on January 18, 2027
HKEX will launch single-stock futures contracts covering 12 stocks on January 18, 2027, supplementing some active stock options categories. The new contracts will be exempt from the Commission Levy for the first six months, with contract sizes based on one board lot of shares, covering 20 to 2,000 shares. Traders can choose five contract months: January, February, March, June and September 2027.
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