FAQ’s

• Why is there both an 'A' share and 'B' share index series?

  The 'A' share series is utilised by members of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as well as Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (QFIIs) and are composed of Chinese 'A' shares only. A shares are securities of Chinese incorporated companies that trade on either the Shanghai or Shenzhen stock exchanges. They are quoted in RenMinBi (RMB). The 'B' share series is utilised by international investors (non-members of the PRC except those with appropriate foreign currency dealing accounts).

• What are the Universes for the FTSE/Xinhua China Indices?

  All China B share classes of equity in issue trading on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges are eligible for inclusion in the FTSE/Xinhua China B Index Series, subject to the index rules in terms of free float, liquidity and the other standard requirements. All Shanghai and Shenzhen listed stocks are eligible for inclusion in the FTSE/Xinhua China A Index Series subject to the index rules.

• When are the indices calculated?

  Each index calculates real-time from 9:30 am (China time) until 16:15 (China time) using the Reuters spot rate. End of day products are produced after the market close using the WM/Reuters official exchange rate in order for the real-time and end of day to match.

• What currency are the indices calculated and published in?

  Real time products are available in Renminbi (RMB) and end of day in both RMB and US Dollars (USD).

• Who reviews FXI indices?

  FTSE Xinhua Index Committees review the indices and ensure that they accurately reflect the market, remaining objective at all times. Further information can be found in the Committees & Reviews section or view the index governance paragraph in the index specific index rules document.

• How do I keep informed about changes to the FXI indices?

  All changes to indices are announced in the index changes section of the website. Alternatively, all licensed clients with custom service email accounts will receive technical notices of all the changes. Please note that this email service is only available to FXI clients.

• Do I need a license to launch a financial product linked to FXI indices?

  You require a licence to launch any product whose performance is linked to the value of a particular index and for all use of the FTSE Xinhua Index name or name of the index in the marketing of the product. Licence fees differ according to the type of product. For further information please visit the Data Licenses section or the Legal section.

• What different data packages can I purchase from FXI?

  The following services are available: Index Valuation Service, Constituent Service and Tracker Service. Full details are available in the Data Licenses section.

• How can I receive FXI data?

  Please visit the Data Licenses section for full details. The Vendors factsheet lists those who disseminate FXI data.

• Where can I find information about FXI product files?

  Visit the product specification sections in both the domestic indices and international indices sections of the website for full details.

• Are historical constituent lists available for FXI indices?

  For historical constituent lists, please contact FXI Client Services.