The SSE Composite Index tracks all A-shares and B-shares listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, making it China's most comprehensive market benchmark.
Key Facts
- Components: 2,000+ stocks
- Methodology: Market cap weighted
- A-shares: denominated in CNY (restricted foreign access)
- B-shares: denominated in USD (open to foreigners)
A-Shares vs H-Shares
| Type | Exchange | Currency | Access |
| A-shares | Shanghai/Shenzhen | CNY | Restricted (Stock Connect) |
| H-shares | Hong Kong | HKD | Open |
| ADRs | US exchanges | USD | Open |
Stock Connect
Since 2014, the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect allows international investors to trade A-shares through Hong Kong, dramatically increasing foreign participation in China's market.