Markets & Exchanges

SZSE

Shenzhen Stock Exchange

China's second major stock exchange, focusing on small-to-medium enterprises and technology companies.

SZSE was established in 1990 alongside Shanghai Stock Exchange and serves as a key platform for China's growing technology and innovation sectors. The exchange operates multiple boards including the Main Board, SME Board, and ChiNext market for growth companies. SZSE is known for listing many of China's leading technology companies and serves as a crucial funding source for innovation-driven enterprises. The exchange participates in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect program and has introduced the ChiNext registration-based IPO system. SZSE operates the SZSE Component Index and ChiNext Index as key market benchmarks. Trading hours mirror Shanghai with sessions from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM CST including a lunch break.

Example

ChiNext companies: Contemporary Amperex Technology, Mindray Medical

Related terms

ChiNext Stock Connect SME Board