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Simultaneously, Hong Kong’s derivatives market has achieved notable success, logging over 377 million traded futures and options contracts in 2024—an impressive 14% increase from the prior year. This surge in activity follows a period of heightened market volatility, leading investors to favor derivatives for both hedging and speculative purposes. The Hong Kong Exchange's innovation in launching weekly options on the Hang Seng Tech Index, along with significant stocks like Tencent and Alibaba, reflects a growing demand amidst a fluctuating market.