A50 generally refers to FTSE A50 index, which is a trading index launched by Xinhua FTSE Index Co., Ltd. to satisfy domestic investors in China and qualified foreign institutional investors. The FTSE China A50 Index includes 50 companies with the largest market value in China A-share market, and its total market value accounts for 33% of the total market value of the A-share market, which is the most representative index in China A-share market. Many international investors regard this index as an accurate indicator to measure the China market. FTSE a50 index T+0 trading, two-way trading, price fluctuations without restrictions. The trading hours are from 9: 00 am to 16: 30 am from Monday to Friday, and from 17: 00 am to 4: 45 the next day.
The full name of A50 is FTSE A50, which was later renamed China Index A50. It is a real-time tradeable index launched by FTSE Index Co., Ltd. (now FTSE Russell Index), one of the four largest index companies in the world, to meet the needs of investors in China and qualified foreign institutional investors (QFII). The FTSE China A50 Index includes 50 companies with the largest market capitalization in China A-share market, and their total market capitalization accounts for 33% of the total market capitalization of A-shares. It is the most representative index of China A-share market, and many international investors regard it as an accurate indicator to measure the China market.
A50 account opening conditions
The account opening conditions of A50 are different from those of domestic stock index futures. There is no capital threshold of 500,000 yuan to open an account on the platform of international traders. The FTSE China a50 index belongs to the international stock index, and there is no threshold for international futures account. Only domestic stock index futures and domestic crude oil futures need a capital threshold of 500,000 yuan. Domestic investors who want to open a regular A50 account need to be at least 18 years old, and have their ID card, mobile phone number, email address and other information ready. And find a dealer platform with formal supervision to open an account in the international financial regulatory agencies. The FTSE China a50 Index has no capital threshold for opening an account and accessing funds, and the investment capital threshold for participating in the FTSE China a50 Index is low, which has the advantages of small and wide. With the rise and fluctuation of A-shares and the gradual liberalization of domestic stock index futures (CSI 300, SSE 50 and CSI 500), people pay more and more attention to stock index futures.