Hong Kong exchange to launch Shein derivatives after trading debut next week

Hong Kong exchange to launch Shein derivatives after trading debut next week The options contracts will have a contract size of 500 shares Summarise Share Add BT as a preferred source Add BT as a preferred source Published Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 03:00 PM The simultaneous launch of options, warrants and short-selling gives investors immediate trading and hedging tools, boosting liquidity and price discovery. PHOTO: REUTERS [HONG KONG] Hong Kong’s bourse operator will allow short selling of Shein’s shares after the fast-fashion retailer makes its trading debut on September 1 as well as launch weekly and monthly options and derivative warrants, it said on Friday (Aug 28). Shein weekly and monthly options will begin trading on September 1, with monthly contracts expiring in September, October, November and December this year, as well as March, June and September next year. The options contracts will have a contract size of 500 shares. Weekly contracts will expire on September 4 and September 11. HKEX also notified derivative warrant issuers that they may list warrants on Shein shares when the stock begins trading, while the shares will also be eligible for short selling on the exchange. The simultaneous launch of options, warrants and short-selling on Shein’s listing day gives investors immediate trading and hedging tools, potentially boosting liquidity and price discovery. Shein is set to price its initial public offering near the midpoint of its marketed range at HK$48.56 a share, valuing the company at roughly US$26.5 billion, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter. REUTERS Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free. Hong Kong Stock Exchange Shein Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services Feedback TRENDING NOW Asia-Pacific aviation: is up really the only way? Russia’s ‘pivot to Asia’ takes a turn as it prioritises ties with isolated regimes over bigger economies Why disciplined stewardship matters when managing wealth in uncertain markets More than 15,000 sign up for national accounting body’s AI programme in two months