Stocks and Securities Trading

Service is only applicable for HSBC customers aged 21 years and above. HSBC Securities Trading Services are governed by Terms and Conditions, including without limitation to all the terms and conditions contained in the Investment Account Opening Booklet (as the same is amended, supplemented or replaced from time to time), copies of which are available at any HSBC branch.

You will have to undergo a Customer Account Review (CAR) in order to trade securities defined as listed Specified Investment Products (SIPs), and acknowledge the Risk Warning Statement (RWS) to trade in overseas listed securities.

Important Risk Warning

Securities investments are not bank deposits and are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. The price and value of any investment in securities and the income, if any, from them, can fluctuate and may fall against your interest. An individual security may experience downward price movements and may under some circumstances even become valueless. An inherent risk of trading securities is that losses may be incurred, rather than profits made, as a result of buying and selling securities. This is the risk that investors should be prepared to accept. Investors investing in securities denominated in non-local currency should be aware of the risk of exchange rate fluctuations that may cause a loss of principal. 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.

This material is not and should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for any investment or securities nor shall it or any part of it form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract or commitment whatsoever. The information contained in this document is intended for Singapore residents only and should not be construed as a distribution, an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy any securities in any jurisdiction where such activities would be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction, in particular the United States of America and Canada. The specific investment objectives, personal situation and particular needs of any person have not been taken in consideration. You should therefore not rely on it as investment advice. Before you make any investment decisions, you may wish to consult a financial adviser. In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser, you should carefully consider whether this investment is suitable for you.

Due to upcoming changes in US federal tax laws, we regret to inform you that HSBC Wealth and Personal Banking will no longer be supporting investments in certain publicly traded partnerships engaged in a trade or business within the United States or otherwise subject to Section 1446(f) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

• As of 28^th November 2022, HSBC Wealth and Personal Banking has ceased to accept purchase orders and share transfer-in requests for PTP securities.
• To avoid any additional withholding tax on distributions and dispositions, clients who hold such PTP securities can choose to either sell their interest in the PTP securities in the market or transfer these holdings out to a different financial institution by 30^th December 2022.
• From 1^st January 2023 onwards, HSBC Wealth and Personal Banking will not be accepting any sell orders of PTP securities on behalf of its clients. We can only facilitate a Free of Payment (FOP) transfer out of PTP securities provided there is no change of legal title and beneficial ownership. 

Details of the relevant instruments can be found here. Do note that 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.