HKEX (00388.HK) -0.200 (-0.051%) Short selling $257.49M; Ratio 23.070% is evaluating the launch of micro futures for the HSI and HSTECH to boost retail trading activity, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.Currently, HKEX offers futures and mini futures, with the latter being one-fifth of the futures and options contracts. By introducing futures products that are only one-fiftieth of the contract size, HKEX intends to make it easier for investors with less capital to participate in the market. The launch of these products is aimed for 4Q26. (HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-03-27 16:25.)Related NewsHSBC Research Maintains Confidence in HKEX (00388.HK) Mid-to-Long Term Outlook, Keeps Buy Rating