Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index turned positive

The Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index (BSE 50) closed 2.55% higher on its debut, marking a positive start for the newly launched benchmark index. The index, which includes 50 representative stocks from the Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE), outperformed major Chinese indices such as the Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen Component on its opening day. The BSE, China’s third stock exchange, launched the index to enhance liquidity and attract a broader investor base.

The BSE 50 is designed to reflect the overall performance of the exchange and is expected to serve as a core reference for future index-linked products. General Manager Sui Qiang emphasized that the index would help monitor market trends and support the development of innovative small and medium-sized enterprises. The BSE, which celebrated its first anniversary on November 15, 2025, has 123 listed companies, with 77% being medium and small-sized firms and 86% private enterprises.

The strong debut of the BSE 50 has been interpreted as a sign of growing confidence in the exchange’s ability to support specialized and innovative companies, particularly in sectors such as high-end equipment manufacturing, new energy, and new materials.