ATFXWhy are Hong Kong stocks closed? Investment should pay attention to the risk of losses

Last month, affected by Typhoon "Tai Li", the Hong Kong Stock Exchange7month17Closed all day, including the northbound trading of the Shanghai Shenzhen Hong Kong Stock Connect and the derivatives market. In addition to Typhoon Tai Li this time, Hong Kong stocks have been closed several times in history due to adverse weather conditions, such as2020Typhoon "Haigaus" in2019Typhoon "Wipa" in2017When Typhoon "Miao Bai" and other typhoons landed in Hong Kong in, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange was closed for one or half a day.

Why are Hong Kong stocks closed?

The Hong Kong stock market will be closed due to the following reasons:

【1】Holidays:On some special holidays, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will be closed, such as Good Friday in Hong Kong, Buddha's Day in Hong Kong, Christmas in Hong Kong, and other holidays.

【2】Adverse weather effects:The impact of adverse weather conditions such as typhoons and cold currents on Hong Kong Stock Connect trading will be temporarily suspended.

【3】Emergency response to abnormal situations:In the history of the Hong Kong market, there has been a situation where some listed companies' securities trading has been suspended due to the disruption of the "Disclosure Easy" website and the instability of the system. In response to this unexpected situation, the Stock Exchange has formulated arrangements for listed companies to release information and related transactions when the operation of the "Disclosure Easy" website service or information release system is obstructed.

2023Hong Kong Stock Connect trading arrangements for some special holidays in Hong Kong:

【1】Good Friday and Easter in Hong Kong:4month7day(Friday)to4month10day(Monday)Not providing Hong Kong Stock Connect services,4month11day(Tuesday)Starting from the usual opening of the Hong Kong Stock Connect service.

【2】Hong Kong Buddha's Birthday:5month26day(Friday)Not providing Hong Kong Stock Connect services,5month29day(Monday)Starting from the usual opening of the Hong Kong Stock Connect service.

【3】Hong Kong Christmas:12month25day(Monday)to12month26day(Tuesday)Not providing Hong Kong Stock Connect services,12month27day(Wednesday)Open the Hong Kong Stock Connect service as usual.

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