1. Different concepts: The Hang Seng Index is one of the most important stock indexes of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, reflecting the performance of blue-chip stocks with the largest market value in the Hong Kong stock market. Hong Kong stocks refer to stocks listed and traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, including H shares and red chips.
2. Different trading methods and rules: Hang Seng Index is an index and will not be traded directly. Investors can only get corresponding investment income from financial products such as Hang Seng Index Futures, Hang Seng Index Options and Funds. Hong Kong stocks are directly traded stocks, and investors can buy and sell through brokers of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.