Answered on : 2024-01-24
A股, also known as A Shares, refers to common stocks listed on the stock exchanges in China, specifically on the Shanghai or Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. These stocks are registered and traded in mainland China and are denominated in Chinese Yuan (RMB). A股 is distinct from B股, with the main difference being the face value, often five to ten times higher for A股. Despite this difference, the voting rights for both A股 and B股 are equal. A股 primarily involves local Chinese investors, while foreign investors can participate through programs like "Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect" or "Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect" [1][2][4][6].