The other two are the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It is one of the three stock exchanges operating independently in the People’s Republic of China. The Shanghai Stock Exchange is a Chinese stock exchange or bourse based in the city of Shanghai.
The largest company in SSE is PetroChina. Bonds traded on SSE include treasury bonds, corporate bonds, and convertible corporate bonds. The securities listed at the SSE include the three main categories of stocks, bonds, and funds. The main reason is tight capital account controls by Chinese authorities.
Unlike the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the SSE is not entirely open to foreign investors. It is the world’s 5th largest stock market by market capitalization and one of the two stock exchanges operating independently in the People’s Republic of China. Market Capitalization (2011, USD Billions) – 2,357 Trade Value (2011, USD Billions) – 3,658. Shanghai Stock Exchange – Headquartered in Shanghai.
