SSE
Shanghai Stock Exchange
One of China's two main stock exchanges, serving domestic and qualified international investors.
SSE was established in 1990 as China reopened its capital markets and has become one of the world's largest exchanges by market capitalization. The exchange lists A-shares for domestic investors and B-shares for international investors, along with bonds and funds. SSE operates the SSE Composite Index and the SSE 50 Index, key benchmarks for Chinese markets. The exchange participates in Stock Connect programs with Hong Kong, allowing international access to A-shares. SSE has introduced the STAR Market for technology companies, supporting China's innovation economy. The exchange uses advanced trading technology and operates from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM CST with a lunch break. SSE plays a crucial role in China's financial system development.
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Major listings: ICBC, China Construction Bank, PetroChina