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Hang Seng Futures Live Price, Chart & Market Data
Hang Seng Futures | HKEX: HSI | Currency: HKD | Type: Index Futures
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Hang Seng Futures Key Statistics
Hang Seng Futures is trading lower today at HKD 24,422, a move of -170 points (-0.69%) versus the previous close of HKD 24,592. So far today it has traded between HKD 24,395 and HKD 24,613. The table below summarises the live price, day range, 52-week range, volume and moving averages — the core numbers traders check before taking a position.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Live Price | HKD 24,422 |
| Change vs Previous Settle | -170 (-0.69%) |
| Previous Close | HKD 24,592 |
| Day Open | HKD 24,393.8809 |
| Day Range (High – Low) | HKD 24,395 – HKD 24,613 |
| 52-Week Range | HKD 22,518 – HKD 28,056.0996 |
| 1-Year Change | -9.31% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | HKD 25,304.5846 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | HKD 25,553.6105 |
| Today's Volume | 2,808,700,000 |
| 10-Day Average Volume | 2,433,340,000 |
| 3-Month Average Volume | 2,988,355,384 |
| Exchange | HKG |
| Currency | HKD |
| Region | HK |
| Ticker Symbol | HKEX:HSI1! |
About Hang Seng Futures
Hang Seng Index Futures trade on HKEX at HK$50 per index point and are the principal derivative for the Hong Kong equity market. Sessions extend well into the evening (Hong Kong time), letting traders react to European and early-US developments. The contract is a favourite vehicle for expressing views on Chinese equities among international funds.
Instrument Details
| Ticker | HSI |
| Exchange / Market | HKEX |
| Instrument type | Index Futures |
| Quote currency | HKD |
Underlying & Contract Specifications
| Underlying asset | Hang Seng Index |
| Exchange | HKEX |
| Contract unit | HK$50 × index points |
| Tick size | 1 point (HK$50) |
| Expiry cycle | Monthly + quarterly cycle |
Contract specifications are indicative — always verify against the exchange's official contract page before trading.
Trading Hours
Hang Seng Futures trades nearly 23 hours a day on CME Globex-style sessions — from roughly 03:30 AM IST Monday through 02:30 AM IST Saturday, with a one-hour daily maintenance break around 03:30 AM IST. Outside those hours this page shows the last traded level, with change figures measured against the previous official close. All session times are expressed in Indian Standard Time (IST).
How to Read Hang Seng Futures
The gap between Hang Seng Futures and the underlying index's last close is often monitored as a guide to the possible opening move of the cash market. Overnight trends in the futures reflect reactions to news released outside regular hours. Traders also watch the futures premium or discount to fair value for sentiment cues.
52-week range: 22,518 – 28,056.1. Trailing 12-month change: -9.31%.
Hang Seng Futures Market Overview
Hang Seng Futures (HKEX:HSI1!) is a index futures quoted in HKD on HKG. It is trading lower at HKD 24,422, below its previous regular-session settle of HKD 24,592 — a change of -170 points, or -0.69%. Over the past twelve months, Hang Seng Futures has traded between HKD 22,518 and HKD 28,056.1.
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Today's Performance
Hang Seng Futures is trading lower today at HKD 24,422, a move of -170 points (-0.69%) versus the previous close of HKD 24,592. So far today it has traded between HKD 24,395 and HKD 24,613. Intraday direction, the day's range and volume together show whether the current move carries conviction or is drifting on light activity.
Historical Chart
The interactive chart on this page lets you review Hang Seng Futures across intraday, one-week, one-month, six-month, one-year and multi-year periods. Historical open, high, low and close data helps identify support and resistance zones, long-term trend direction and how the current price compares with past cycles.
Why Hang Seng Futures Matters
Futures prices move while the cash market is closed, so Hang Seng Futures is widely used to gauge overnight sentiment and anticipate the next session's opening gap. Global traders track it to hedge portfolios, express directional views with leverage and react instantly to news released outside regular trading hours.
By Liveworldmarket Editorial Team · Last reviewed 28 September 2026
Hang Seng Index Futures — A Practical Guide
Hang Seng Index Futures (HSI), traded on Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), are the primary derivative for Hong Kong / China equity exposure. The contract is sized at HK$50 × Hang Seng Index, making one contract worth roughly HK$1 million notional at current levels. HSI futures are highly active during Asian trading hours and provide the cleanest single-instrument hedge for both the Hang Seng Index and broader China-tech exposure.
For global macro traders watching Asia overnight, HSI futures are the cleanest English-language proxy for Chinese-equity sentiment. Hang Seng moves often precede broader Asian-equity moves by minutes during sharp news-driven episodes.
History & contract origins
Hang Seng Futures launched on HKEX (then Hong Kong Futures Exchange) in May 1986. The contract has been continuously traded since and is now one of Asia's most-liquid equity-index futures. The HSI Mini contract (HMHI) at HK$10 multiplier was added later for retail accessibility.
Trading hours & session layout
HKEX HSI futures trade in two sessions tracking cash market hours plus an after-hours session (IST):
| Morning session | 06:45 - 09:30 IST |
| Afternoon session | 10:30 - 13:30 IST |
| After-hours session | 14:45 - 00:30 IST next day |
Holiday calendar (typical annual closures)
Listed below are the major scheduled closures for the underlying exchange. Exact dates shift year-to-year — always verify against the exchange's official calendar before holding overnight positions across a holiday boundary.
| Holiday | Typical date |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong public holidays | (Lunar New Year, Ching Ming, Buddha's Birthday, Tuen Ng, HKSAR Day, Mid-Autumn, National Day, Chung Yeung, Christmas) |
How to read this tape
Read HSI futures alongside USD/CNH (offshore yuan) — a weakening CNH typically pressures HSI futures because Hong-Kong-listed Chinese names hold local-currency liabilities. Watch HSI futures during US session for overnight directional shifts.
After-hours session (14:45 - 00:30 IST) is particularly volatile because it spans US cash market open — China-tech ADRs can drive HSI futures sharply.
Frequently asked questions
What is HSI Mini?
HMHI — a smaller HK$10 multiplier version of HSI futures for retail accessibility. Same expiry cycle and price action, 1/5th the contract size.
How does HSI compare to A-share futures?
HSI tracks Hong Kong-listed mainland China names + Hong Kong domestic stocks. China A50 Futures tracks the 50 largest mainland-listed A-shares. Two different baskets with ~0.7 daily correlation.
Is HSI futures volatile?
Yes — annualised vol of 25-35%, higher than developed-market futures. Driven by China policy risk and Hong Kong-specific political risk.
Can Indian residents trade HSI futures?
Indirectly via LRS route through an international broker with HKEX access. Most use Hang Seng ETFs (2800.HK, EWH on US listings) instead.
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FAQs
What moves Hang Seng Futures?
Hang Seng Futures responds primarily to moves in its underlying (Hang Seng Index), plus news released outside regular cash-market hours — central-bank decisions, economic data and global risk sentiment. Because the contract trades extended sessions, it often reacts to events before the underlying market can.
When do Hang Seng Futures contracts expire?
Hang Seng Futures follows a monthly + quarterly cycle expiry pattern on HKEX. Most traders roll positions to the next contract before expiry; the price shown on this page tracks the most actively traded front-month contract.
What is the contract size of Hang Seng Futures?
One Hang Seng Futures contract represents HK$50 × index points, with a minimum tick of 1 point (HK$50). Specifications are set by HKEX — always verify against the exchange's official contract page.
What hours does Hang Seng Futures trade?
Hang Seng Futures trades nearly 23 hours a day on CME Globex-style sessions — from roughly 03:30 AM IST Monday through 02:30 AM IST Saturday, with a one-hour daily maintenance break around 03:30 AM IST. Outside those hours, this page shows the last traded level.
What is the 52-week high and low of Hang Seng Futures?
Over the last twelve months Hang Seng Futures has traded between HKD 22,518 (52-week low) and HKD 28,056.1 (52-week high) — the key statistics table above shows where the live price sits inside that range.