Swire’s Hang Seng Membership at Risk

The video discusses the potential removal of Swire from the Hang Seng index due to its declining market value, influenced by the 2020 protests and coronavirus impact on sectors like retail and aviation. It also highlights the shift towards including tech companies in the index, as they have performed well and are seeking listings closer to home due to US-China tensions.

What are the main reasons for Swire's potential removal from the Hang Seng Index?

• Decline in market value due to protests and coronavirus

• Increase in market value

• Expansion into new sectors

• Strong performance in aviation

What changes has the Hang Seng Index made to include more tech companies?

• Banning dual class shares

• Allowing dual class shares and uneven voting rights

• Increasing the number of retail companies

• Focusing on aviation sector

Why are some Chinese tech companies preferring to list closer to home?

• To focus on the aviation sector

• To avoid US-China tensions

• Because of higher taxes in Hong Kong

• Due to better market conditions in the US

Which company is mentioned as a potential new member of the Hang Seng Index?

• Aviation Corp

• Cathay Pacific

• Alibaba

• Swire

What is the main reason for the potential inclusion of tech companies in the Hang Seng Index?

• The strong performance of aviation companies

• The decline of retail companies

• The outdated nature of the index and strong tech performance

• Their poor performance this year