Starting from today (July 22), the range of ETFs that can be invested in under the Shanghai-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect program has been expanded again. 6 new ETFs have been included in the Hong Kong Stock Connect program, bringing the total number of eligible ETFs to 16, coming from 7 different ETF issuers. The underlying indices include the MSCI China Index, the Hang Seng ESG Enhanced Index, the Hang Seng Hong Kong Listed Biotechnology Index, the Hang Seng Index, the Hang Seng Tech Index, the CSI Hong Kong 100 Index, and more. Industry experts point out that the China Ping An CSI Hong Kong High Dividend Stock ETF is particularly worth paying attention to. This ETF was established in 2012 and is the longest-listed high dividend theme ETF in the Hong Kong stock connect program. As of the end of June 2024, the total return rate of this ETF for the year is as high as 29.53%, with dividends paid every six months, and a dividend yield of up to 6.94% in the past year. Here is an overview of the 16 Hong Kong Stock Connect ETFs: 6 new ETFs included in this round: 1. iShares Core MSCI China ETF (02801) Listed Year: 2001 Tracking Index: MSCI China Index Manager: BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited Tracking Index Features: The MSCI China Index consists of H shares, Red-chip shares, and private enterprise shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. As of March 31, 2024, the index has 704 constituent stocks. 2. BOCI CSI Hong Kong 100 Index Fund (02825) Listed Year: 2008 Tracking Index: BOCI CSI Hong Kong 100 Index Fund Manager: BOC International (Holdings) Limited Tracking Index Features: The BOCI CSI Hong Kong 100 Index is composed of the largest 100 securities in the Hong Kong market to reflect the overall performance of Hong Kong listed securities. 3. Global X MSCI China ETF (03040) Listed Year: 2013 Tracking Index: MSCI China Index Manager: Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited Tracking Index Features: The MSCI China Index consists of H shares, Red-chip shares, and private enterprise shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. As of March 31, 2024, the index has 704 constituent stocks. 4. Huaxia Hang Seng Hong Kong Biotech Index ETF (03069) Listed Year: 2021 Tracking Index: Hang Seng Hong Kong Listed Biotechnology Index Manager: Huaxia Fund (Hong Kong) Limited Tracking Index Features: The Hang Seng Hong Kong Listed Biotechnology Index selects the largest 50 biotech companies listed in Hong Kong for overall performance reflection. 5. China Ping An CSI Hong Kong High Dividend Stock ETF (03070) Listed Year: 2012 Tracking Index: CSI Hong Kong Dividend Index Manager: Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited Tracking Index Features: The CSI Hong Kong Dividend Index reflects the overall performance of high dividend stocks in the Hong Kong market. The index is composed of 30 companies from industries such as real estate, finance, and energy. 6. iShares Core Hang Seng Index ETF (03115) Listed Year: 2016 Tracking Index: Hang Seng Index (Net Total Return Version) Manager: BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited Tracking Index Features: The Hang Seng Index consists of representative companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with high market capitalization and liquidity. As of the end of June 2024, the index includes 82 constituent stocks. Other eligible ETFs under the Hong Kong Stock Connect program: 7. Value Partners (02800) Listed Year: 1999 Tracking Index: Hang Seng Index Manager: Value Partners Investments Limited Tracking Index Features: The Hang Seng Index consists of representative companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with high market capitalization and liquidity. As of the end of June 2024, the index includes 82 constituent stocks. 8. GF Dongyin Hang Seng Tech Index ETF (03033) Listed Year: 2020 Tracking Index: Hang Seng Tech Index Manager: GF Dongyin Asset Management Limited Tracking Index Features: The Hang Seng Tech Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index focused on tracking the performance of the largest technology companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. 9. Hang Seng China Enterprises Index Listed Fund (02828) Listed Year: 2003 Tracking Index: Hang Seng China Enterprises Index Manager: Hang Seng Investment Management Limited Tracking Index Features: The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index reflects the overall performance of mainland Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong. The index is composed of 50 constituent stocks. 10. iShares Core Hang Seng Tech ETF (03067) Listed Year: 2020 Tracking Index: Hang Seng Tech Index Manager: BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited Tracking Index Features: The Hang Seng Tech Index focuses on tracking the performance of the largest technology companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.Features: see above text11. Huaxia Hang Seng ESG ETF (03403) Year of listing: 2022 Index tracked: Hang Seng ESG Enhanced Index Manager: Huaxia Fund (Hong Kong) Limited Index tracking features: The Hang Seng ESG Enhanced Index excludes some stocks from the Hang Seng Index based on ESG standards to enhance the index's ESG performance. Stocks are excluded based on three aspects - ESG risk rating, controversial business involvement, and United Nations Global Compact score. As of the end of June 2024, the index includes 70 constituent stocks. 12. Global X Hang Seng Tech ETF (02837) Year of listing: 2023 Index tracked: Hang Seng Tech Index Manager: Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited Index tracking features: Refer to above 13. Hang Seng Tech Index ETF (03032) Year of listing: 2020 Index tracked: Hang Seng Tech Index Manager: Hang Seng Investment Management Limited Index tracking features: Refer to above 14. Global X Hang Seng High Dividend Yield ETF (03110) Year of listing: 2013 Index tracked: Hang Seng High Dividend Yield Index Manager: Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited Index tracking features: The Hang Seng High Dividend Yield Index reflects the overall performance of high-yield securities listed in Hong Kong. The stock selection scope includes stocks and REITs listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, excluding secondary listed stocks, preference shares, debt securities, mutual funds, and other derivative instruments. The index includes 50 constituent stocks. 15. Huaxia Hang Seng Tech Index ETF (03088) Year of listing: 2020 Index tracked: Hang Seng Tech Index Manager: Huaxia Fund (Hong Kong) Limited Index tracking features: Refer to above 16. Southern Dong Ying Hang Seng Index ETF (03037) Year of listing: 2021 Index tracked: Hang Seng Index Manager: Southern Dong Ying Asset Management Limited Index tracking features: Refer to above