Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced today (Friday) that it will launch six new stock option categories on January 19, 2026 (Monday), further expanding the stock options market and providing investors with richer choices.
The average daily trading volume of HKEX's derivatives market last year was 1,662,751 contracts, an increase of 7% year-on-year, setting a new record high. Among them, stock options (including monthly and weekly expiry contracts) were one of the most actively traded products, with last year's average daily trading volume also reaching a record high of 879,831 contracts, an increase of 22% year-on-year.
Newly launched option categories:
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<th>Related Stock</th>
<th>Contract Trading Unit (Shares)</th>
<th>HKATS Code</th>
<th>Contract Expiry Months Offered on Launch Date</th>
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<td>Zijin Mining Group Company Limited (2259)</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>ZJG</td>
<td>2026: January, February, March, April, June, September, and December</td>
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<td>Wuxi AppTec New Drug Development Co., Ltd. (2359)</td>
<td>500</td>
<td>WXA</td>
<td></td>
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<td>Beigene Limited (6160)</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>BOM</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td>Lao Poo Gold Co., Ltd. (6181)</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>LAO</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td>Horizon Robotics (9660)</td>
<td>3,000</td>
<td>HRB</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
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<td>CanSino Biologics Inc. (9926)</td>
<td>1,000</td>
<td>AKS</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Details of the new options can be found in the announcement published today, and other relevant contract details for stock options can be found on the HKEX website.
About HKEX
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly listed company in Hong Kong (stock code: 388) and one of the world's leading international exchange groups, offering a range of stocks, derivatives, commodities, fixed income products, and other financial products and services, including the London Metal Exchange.
As a super connector and gateway market between the East and West, HKEX is committed to facilitating two-way capital flow between China and the world through its pioneering connectivity mechanisms with the mainland market, an increasingly diversified product ecosystem, and a liquid international market, promoting communication and dialogue.
HKEX is a mission-driven enterprise dedicated to connecting, promoting, and developing financial markets and society through its businesses and the HKEX Charitable Foundation, working together to create prosperity

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) announced that it will launch six new categories of stock options on January 19, 2026, to expand the stock options market and provide more choices for investors. Last year, the average daily trading volume of the derivatives market at HKEX reached a new high, and the average daily trading volume of stock options also increased significantly. The newly launched options include stocks from companies such as Zijin Mining, Wuxi AppTec, and Beigene, with contract trading units and expiration months already announced

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) launches new stock options category