Open Investment Account | Online Securities Services

HSBC HK
Investments
Account opening

It's now easier than ever to invest with us

Our online trading service offers a wide range of investment options, like stocks, bonds, funds and structured products. Eligible HSBC customers aged 18 or above living in Hong Kong can open an investment account in just 6 steps with our Mobile Banking app.

Well+ Bonus Badge – open an investment account and earn RewardCash

Until 31 December 2024, earn up to 80 RewardCash when you complete the Well+ "Open an Investment Account" Challenge[@investment-wellplus-account-opening]. Follow the steps below to subscribe to and complete the Challenge via Well+:

Log on to the HSBC HK app
Under ‘Explore products and services’, select 'Well+’
Under 'Bonus badge', tap 'Get started'
Under ‘Active challenges’, find and select ‘Open an Investment Account’
Tap 'Get started' to subscribe to the Challenge
Open an investment account to complete the Challenge and earn RewardCash

Open your account in just 6 steps

Log on to mobile banking and open the 'Investment' tab
Choose 'Check my eligibility' to see if you can open an account
Review your details and choose a settlement account to fund your investments
Submit a valid proof of address, and a consent form if needed (see our FAQs)
Take our short questionnaire to determine your financial knowledge
Review our terms and conditions then submit your application

Once you've opened your account, take our Risk Profiling Questionnaire to find the investment products that suit your needs. You can complete it online or on our Mobile Banking app.

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Already a customer? Open an account using our app

Invest anywhere, anytime – with no need to visit a branch
See your investments in one place with our wealth dashboard
Enjoy the peace of mind of using our award-winning platform[@investment-account-opening-awards]

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How to start investing

Choose from a range of investment solutions to suit you. Our Investment Account is free to open and maintain, but each product has its own fees.

Alternatively, you can chat with a Wealth Coach online to boost your investment knowledge. Learn more.

FlexInvest

Start investing in funds from just $100 with our low fee product for new investors

Stocks

Build and manage your stock portfolio in Hong Kong, China and the US

Unit trusts

Diversify your portfolio into key sectors and markets with our extensive range of funds

Structured products

Monetise your market views with capital-protected and interest-generating options

Bonds and CDs

Enjoy the stability of a steady income with our high-yield bonds and Certificates of deposit(CDs)

Latest IPOs

Take part in the hottest initial public offering stocks and bonds, with no handling fees

Are you eligible for an account?

Before you start investing, make sure you:

Have an integrated account with HSBC

New to HSBC? Open an account online today
Are aged 18 or above, and live in Hong Kong
Have proof of your address ready to upload

Log on to our Mobile Banking app to start now.

Frequently asked questions

You can use any of these as address proof:

A bank statement
A utility bill, such as gas, electricity etc.
A document issued by a government department or tertiary institution

Your document must:

Have been issued within the last 3 months
Show the same address you have registered with HSBC

If you work at a financial institution, you need to fill in a consent form for SFC regulated customers. Just bring it, along with your HKID or valid identity and proof of address, to a branch to complete your application.

Please visit us in a branch if you can't complete your application online. You'll need to bring your HKID or valid identity, and a valid proof of address.

Any other questions? Find out more

Important information

Letter of consent [PDF] Download the letter of consent This link will open in a new window

Have you considered

New to HSBC? Apply for a Personal Integrated Account

Apply for a personal integrated account

To start investing, choose our all-in-one account for deposits, cards, insurance and more.

Investment platform guide

View investment products page

Use our investment platform guide to build and grow your portfolio step by step, with an overview of all the benefits you get to enjoy via online or hybrid services.

Get a head start investing with our online courses

View online courses page

See our guides to successful investing for a head start on achieving your financial goals.

Remarks:

The information shown in this website is neither a recommendation, an offer, nor a solicitation for any investment product or service. Investment involves risk. You should carefully consider whether any investment product or service mentioned herein is appropriate for you in view of your personal circumstances. Past performance is no guide to future performance. Investors should refer to the individual product explanatory memorandum or offering document for further details and risks involved. The price of investment products may move up or down. Losses may be incurred as well as profits made as a result of buying and selling investment products.

The information contained on this website is intended for Hong Kong 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.

The contents of this page have not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission.

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