What is the DJ Shanghai index?

The DJ Shanghai index is an international equity index created by the Dow Jones to provide data on the Chinese market. China is classed as an emerging market, which means it is accessible to foreign investors but less so than a developed market.

Where have you heard about the DJ Shanghai index?

Dow Jones is a name recognised all over the world, and it operates numerous global indices as well as the famous Dow 30. The DJ Shanghai index is one of many indices that are part of the Dow Jones global indices family.

What you need to know about the DJ Shanghai index.

More than 700 companies are listed in the DJ Shanghai index, which includes the biggest Chinese stocks by market value.

The Dow Jones China indices are designed to provide global investors with the tools they need to measure the performance of Chinese stocks. The Shanghai index is a good reflection of the economy as a whole as it includes a broad selection of companies from a wide range of industries.