The Shanghai Composite tracks A and B shares listed in Shanghai. It covers companies across many sectors and is a broad measure of mainland China's stock market.
History and development
The Shanghai Composite was first published on July 15, 1991, covering A and B shares on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. It has developed alongside China's securities market. Its constituent rules were revised in 2020, illustrating that a continuous historical series can span changes in methodology.
References: Shanghai Stock Exchange: indices · Shanghai Stock Exchange: 2020 revision
Comparing charts on this board
Compare the Shanghai Composite with the Hang Seng to see how mainland and Hong Kong-listed equities respond to China-related policy news. Joint movement and Hong Kong-only moves are different patterns to investigate.
China A50 CFD adds an after-hours large-cap perspective. Its universe also includes Shenzhen companies, making it a comparison with major mainland stocks rather than a replacement for the Shanghai Composite.
Related charts: Hang Seng · China A50 CFD · NIFTY 50
Official references: Shanghai Stock Exchange: indices