HKEX Q3 Report: Launches First ETF Investing in Both Bitcoin and Gold Futures, Net Profit Unexpectedly Declines

Odaily reports: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has released its quarterly results report for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, disclosing that its range of exchange-traded products continued to expand, with 25 new products listed during the quarter, a record high for any quarter, including the launch of the first multi-asset actively managed ETF investing in both gold futures and physical Bitcoin. However, HKEX's overall results unexpectedly declined, ending a streak of multiple consecutive quarters of record-high results driven by a wave of technology and AI company listings, with net profit falling 1% year-on-year to HK$4.9 billion, below the average analyst estimate of HK$5.03 billion; core business revenue was essentially flat at HK$7.47 billion.

HKEX Chief Executive Officer Chan Yiting said that amid rising macroeconomic uncertainty and continued market volatility, the exchange will remain firmly committed to building a deeper and more diversified multi-asset ecosystem.