Hang Seng: The Best Performing Market in October?

The video discusses the surprising performance of the Hang Seng Index in October, despite political unrest in Hong Kong. It compares the Hang Seng's performance with the MSCI World and PSI-20 indices, highlighting that only two developed markets, including Hong Kong, have risen. The video explores the impact of political unrest on Hong Kong's market, noting that firms reliant on China make up a significant portion of the Hang Seng Index. It also discusses future prospects for Hong Kong's market, including a trading link with Shanghai and potential Chinese stimulus. Since the protests began, the Hang Seng has outperformed the global MSCI index.

Which stock index was surprisingly the best performer in October according to the speaker?

• Dow Jones Industrial Average

• MSCI World Index

• Hang Seng Index

• Portuguese PSI Index

What is the trading multiple of the Hang Seng Index mentioned by the speaker?

• 15 times earnings

• 12 times earnings

• 10 times earnings

• 8 times earnings

What percentage of the Hang Seng Index is made up of firms reliant on China?

• 13%

• 25%

• 70%

• 54%

Since the protests began, how has the Hang Seng Index performed compared to the MSCI All Country World Index?

• It has performed equally

• It has outperformed

• It has underperformed

• It has not been affected

What does the speaker find amazing about the market's reaction to geopolitical tensions?

• The market's quick discounting

• The market's overreaction

• The market's indifference

• The market's slow response