Hong Kong Exchange Launched Four Cross-Market ETFs
Investors gain access to new funds that balance Hong Kong assets with semiconductor and technology market exposure.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Investing
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited has launched four new exchange traded funds tied to three international cross-market indices. These are the first investment products to use these specific benchmarks, which are designed to support future eligibility for Southbound Stock Connect.
Why it matters
The new funds aim to satisfy investor demand for geographic and sector diversification by blending Hong Kong and overseas holdings. This structure is specifically intended to facilitate potential inclusion in capital flow channels between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.
The four new ETFs track indices with a 60% weighting in Hong Kong-listed securities and 40% in overseas assets. Each index includes 30 leading companies from Hong Kong paired with 30 companies from a partner market.
The players
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
The primary operator of the Hong Kong stock exchange that provides various investment products and market data for global households.
Bursa Malaysia Berhad
The operator of the Malaysian stock exchange that partnered to provide the data for the new large-cap index.
Korea Exchange
The primary South Korean securities exchange that collaborated on the index development for the new semiconductor fund.
The details
The indices were developed in partnership with Bursa Malaysia Berhad and Korea Exchange to offer focused exposure to sectors including semiconductors and technology. By maintaining a 60/40 asset split, the funds seek to align with regulatory standards necessary for trading liquidity. Investors looking at these products should consider how such cross-market weighting fits into their broader portfolio diversification goals.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: HKEX announced the launch of the four ETFs.
Money Landscape
This launch reflects a broader trend of developing sophisticated index products to support regional capital integration through the Southbound Stock Connect. It represents a shift toward more complex, multi-market investment vehicles designed to meet specific regulatory criteria.
These new funds provide a way to gain targeted exposure to semiconductors and international markets while keeping a majority stake in Hong Kong-listed companies. Investors interested in these assets should speak with a financial professional to evaluate the risks of cross-market exposure.
The takeaway
These funds create a new option for investors seeking to capture growth in specific Asian tech and semiconductor markets. Keep an eye on future announcements regarding index eligibility for Stock Connect as a signal for potential changes in market access.
Further reading
For more on building a diversified portfolio, see our guide to Investing.
More information
Review the latest exchange product documentation on the HKEX corporate information portal.
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