China A50 Index (XU)

One of the basic stock indices of China is calculated on the basis of the market capitalizaton of the stocks of the 50 largest companies registered on the mainland. This index is a good reflection of the economic situation in the country. The list of the companies that make up the index is revised 4 times a year: in March, June, September and December. One should keep in mind that the index is volatile and might show significant falls.