What is shares wokking?

Stock wokking, also called chao gu (Chinese) or stock stir-frying, is a widely used term in China for investing or speculating in shares.

Approximately 70% of Chinese shares are held by private individuals, often with significant financing (leverage). This makes the stock market vulnerable, as sharply falling prices can lead to large losses for these investors.

Stock wokking thus refers to the risky and speculative nature of this investment practice, whereby Chinese investors often need to have a strong stomach.

The term is relevant in the context of market volatility and financial risks.