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Shanghai Composite

4,112.16
+4.65(+0.11%)
As of Apr 30, 2026
Price History▲ 25.41% over 1Y
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About

What is the Shanghai Composite?

The SSE Composite Index tracks every single A-share and B-share listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, making it one of the broadest equity gauges in the world. Because it includes the entire exchange rather than a curated set of blue chips, it is closely watched as a barometer of overall Chinese equity sentiment.

History

Origin & evolution

Launched on 15 July 1991 with a base value of 100 backdated to 19 December 1990 (the SSE's first trading day), the index is calculated and maintained by the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Unlike most modern benchmarks, it is weighted by total market capitalisation rather than free float.

Index details
Provider
Shanghai Stock Exchange
Inception
July 1991
Base value
100 (Dec 19, 1990)
Constituents
All SSE-listed stocks (~2,000)
Methodology
Total market-capitalisation weighted
ConstituentsFull holdings list with weights and moversComing soon
Sector BreakdownComposition by GICS sector and industryComing soon
Top MoversDaily gainers and laggards within the indexComing soon
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