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Securities Trading

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Enjoy no minimum brokerage fee[@no-min-fees] for all equity trades across US, Hong Kong and Singapore markets.

View and make corporate action elections and place intraday trades via our online trading platform and on the HSBC Singapore app.

Access stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), real estate investment trusts (REITs) and American depository receipts (ADRs)[@investments-stocks-exclusions].

See your whole HSBC investment portfolio in 1 place, with our enhanced wealth dashboard.

Things to know

Who can apply?

To use our securities trading services, you must meet both of the following criteria:

Be aged 21 years or above
Hold an HSBC Premier or personal banking account

Fees and charges

Securities transfer[@gst-applicable]

Inward transfer of securities are free of charge. Direct registration system shares are not accepted for transfer-in.

Outward transfer of securities are subject to the following fees, plus prevailing GST for Singapore residents:

0.5% of the securities value based on the previous business day's[@business-day] closing price
An additional stamp duty[@non-bank-entities-fees] for Hong Kong securities

Other fees and charges

A depository service fee is imposed by American depository receipt (ADR) agents. The amount and frequency of the charge differs for each ADR. Please refer to the ADR's prospectus and deposit agreement.

We won't charge you any custody fees.

The fees and charges listed are not exhaustive. You will have to bear any fees and charges from corporate actions, nominees services or securities transfers. For full details, please refer to our fees and charges (PDF).

You’ll need to undergo a Customer Account Review (CAR) first. You must complete it to trade securities defined as Specified Investment Products (SIPs). You’ll also need to acknowledge the Risk Warning Statement (RWS) before you can trade in overseas-listed securities.

HSBC Securities Trading Services are governed by terms and conditions. These include those contained in the investment account opening booklet.

HSBC International Wealth and Premier Banking no longer supports investments in certain publicly traded partnerships engaged in a trade of business within the United States or otherwise subject to Section 1446(f) of the US Internal Revenue Code (PTP).

HSBC International Wealth and Premier Banking does not accept purchase orders, sell orders and share transfer-in requests for PTP securities. We can only facilitate a free of payment (FOP) transfer out of PTP securities provided there's no change of legal title and beneficial ownership.

Details of the relevant instruments can be found in a list of PTP instruments (PDF). This list is for information purposes only, is not exhaustive and is subject to change without notice by the bank.

We apologise for any inconvenience and are on hand to answer any questions you may have on the divesting process. We would encourage you to seek independent professional tax advice.

Start trading today

New to HSBC?

If you don't have an HSBC current or savings account, you can apply online for one now.

Once you've done this, you can then open an investment account on the app. Just log on, tap 'Wealth', then 'Open investment account'.

Apply for Everyday Global Account

Existing HSBC customer?

If you already hold a current or savings account you can open an equity investment account on the app. Just log on, tap 'Wealth', then 'Open investment account'.

Or you can apply online for an equity investment account.

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If you're an existing savings and equity investment account holder, check out our exciting offers. Log on to the HSBC Singapore app, tap 'Wealth', then 'Stocks'.

Or trade now with online banking.

Frequently asked questions

Securities are a company's stock, measured in shares. 'Stocks', 'equities', 'shares' and 'securities' often refer to the same thing. You can check how your investment is going every day online or through the newspapers.

You might enjoy a higher rate of return from securities than from a savings account. When the economic climate is thriving, the stock market securities in it will generally show an increase over time. This could sometimes happen in a very short period. But all stock markets are volatile. So you should not see securities as a short-term way of making money.

It costs money to buy securities. Stockbrokers charge for their services, such as commission.

You could invest in securities by yourself. You could also assign asset management professionals or companies to do so for you.

Securities are not bank deposits. They’re subject to investment risks. You might lose the principal amount you invested. The price and value of your investments, and any income you might earn from them can fluctuate. They may fall against your interest.

You can make elections for all voluntary events.

Select a voluntary event, and you'll be taken to the event details screen.
Look for 'Elect', and select it to go to the election screen.
Enter the amount details and confirm your election.

Once confirmed, you'll see a message that says 'We've received your election'. On this screen, you'll have the option to amend your submitted election.

To follow along with the instructions, please see our corporation actions FAQs (PDF).

Trading hours in Singapore time and the settlement timeline for each market. (T is the trade date.)

Singapore

Trading hours: Monday to Friday

Opening routine: 8:30am to 9:00am
Morning session: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Afternoon session: 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Settlement timeline: T+2 market days

Hong Kong

Trading hours: Monday to Friday

Pre-open session: 9:00am to 9:30am
Morning session: 9:30am to 12:00pm
Afternoon session: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Closing auction session: 4:00pm to 4:10pm

Settlement timeline: T+2 market days

United States

Trading hours: Monday to Friday

Daylight savings time: 9:30pm to 4:00am
Non-daylight savings time: 10:30pm to 5:00am

Settlement timeline: T+1 market days

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Additional information

This document is for information only and for general circulation. It (or any part of it) shall not form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract or commitment. It should not be construed as an offer, recommendation or the solicitation of an offer to enter into any buy / sell transaction or  adopt any hedging or trading strategy relating to, or a forecast on future performance of, any investment or securities in any jurisdiction where such activities would be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction, such as the United States and Canada.

The specific investment objectives, personal situation and particular needs of any person have not been taken in consideration. You should not rely on this document as investment advice. Before you make any investment decisions, you may wish to consult a financial adviser. If you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser, you should carefully consider whether the investment is suitable. Any transaction that you decide to make will be of your own choice and at your own risk.

Investments involve risks. Securities are investment products and some may involve derivatives. The value of investments, units / shares of the funds and the income accruing to the units / shares, if any, may fall or rise, and the investor may not get back the original sum invested. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. In a worst-case scenario, the value of the securities may be worth substantially less than the original amount you have invested (and in an extreme case could be worth nothing). Investments in securities are not deposits or other obligations of or guaranteed by HSBC or any of its affiliates. Foreign currency transactions are subject to risk of exchange rate fluctuations and exchange controls may apply to certain currencies from time to time. HSBC does not give any advice in relation to these securities and investors will take complete responsibility for any losses resulting from their trading strategy. Please note that the offering of these securities is subject to country / region-specific restrictions and may not be available to you.

Securities (equity trading)

Trade in 3 major markets through 1 platform

What you'll get when you trade with us

No minimum brokerage fees

A convenient way to trade

Diverse options

All-in-one portfolio view

Things to know

Who can apply?

Fees and charges

What you should consider before you start trading

Important news about US-linked publicly traded partnerships

Start trading today

New to HSBC?

Existing HSBC customer?

Existing investors

Frequently asked questions

What are securities?

How do I make elections on the relevant corporate actions?

What are the trading hours and settlement timelines?

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