Stock Connect
Stock Connect links the Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, allowing investors to trade eligible securities in each other’s markets through their local trading and clearing infrastructure.
Aristo provides Northbound trading in eligible Shanghai- and Shenzhen-listed A-shares. Clients can place orders through Aristo’s online trading platform or the Aristo Trader mobile app.
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Northbound Trading Hours
Northbound trading is available on eligible Stock Connect trading days. All times are Hong Kong time (HKT). See the HKEX Stock Connect calendar for current Northbound Trading Days.
| Trading Session | SSE/SZSE Trading Hours | Northbound Order Input Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Call Auction | 9:15 a.m.–9:25 a.m. | 9:10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. |
| Continuous Auction — Morning | 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. | 9:10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. |
| Continuous Auction — Afternoon | 1:00 p.m.–2:57 p.m. | 12:55 p.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Closing Call Auction | 2:57 p.m.–3:00 p.m. | 12:55 p.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Opening Call Auction
SSE/SZSE Trading Hours
9:15 a.m.–9:25 a.m.
Northbound Order Input Hours
9:10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Continuous Auction — Morning
SSE/SZSE Trading Hours
9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Northbound Order Input Hours
9:10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Continuous Auction — Afternoon
SSE/SZSE Trading Hours
1:00 p.m.–2:57 p.m.
Northbound Order Input Hours
12:55 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Closing Call Auction
SSE/SZSE Trading Hours
2:57 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Northbound Order Input Hours
12:55 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Order Handling Notes
Order cancellations are not accepted from 9:20 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. or from 2:57 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Orders and cancellations submitted from 9:10 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 9:25 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. or 12:55 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. are accepted by SEHK but processed only when the Mainland market opens.
Unexecuted orders from the Opening Call Auction automatically enter the Continuous Auction Session. Eligible unexecuted orders then enter the Closing Call Auction.