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SSE Composite
SSE Composite Share Price
China
3,655.83
-24.81 (-0.67%) 
Last Updated on 12 Nov 2026 at 9:30 pm Indian Standard Time
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About SSE Composite Index
The SSE Composite Index is a market-cap weighted equity index that tracks all A-shares and B-shares listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE). As the main benchmark index for the SSE, it was first introduced on July 15, 1991, and its base value (CNY 100) was set on December 19, 1990.
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How does the SSE Composite index work?
The SSE Composite functions as a market-cap-weighted index, meaning the movement of high-valued firms (like ICBC or Kweichow Moutai) significantly influences index performance. It tracks price fluctuations across all listed stocks in real time during Shanghai trading hours.
What does the SSE Composite Index indicate?
It serves as a barometer of China’s financial health, investor confidence, and macroeconomic stability. The index represents capital flow across industries and shows how policy shifts and corporate results affect the world’s second-largest economy.
What is the computing method of SSE Composite Index?
The index uses a Paasche composite index formula using base market capitalisation (from base date December 19, 1990) and adjusts for free float. The formula compares the current total market cap (for eligible stocks) to the base period, with adjustments for corporate actions.
What is the criterion of selection and review of stocks in the SSE Composite Index?
Unlike other indices, the SSE Composite includes all securities listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Companies are automatically added or removed upon listing or delisting. The SSE Composite Index is reviewed and adjusted monthly, with changes becoming effective as of the 6th trading day of each month.
How often do SSE Composite Index constituents change?
Changes occur continuously whenever new companies are listed (IPOs) or delisted. Formal index rebalancing for weight adjustments is conducted periodically by the Shanghai Stock Exchange to account for share capital or corporate actions.
Can you buy the SSE Composite Index directly?
No, you cannot purchase an index itself. However, investors can gain exposure via ETFs, index funds, or derivatives (futures, options) that track the SSE Composite. These investment vehicles allow participation in China’s equity performance.
What are the historical returns of the SSE Composite Index?
As of recent years, the SSE Composite has delivered returns:
- 1-Year Return: 19.80%
- 5-Year Return: 17.03%
What are some of the popular companies in the SSE Composite Index?
The SSE Composite Index includes well-known companies like Kweichow Moutai, Ping An Insurance, ICBC (Industrial & Commercial Bank of China), China Construction Bank (CCB), and Bank of China. These companies come from different industries, such as energy, finance, and automotive. This variety shows that the index reflects a broad picture of the Chinese economy.
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