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HSBC InvestDirect - Self-Directed Online Investing Services

 

 

With a track record of outstanding service and innovation, depend on HSBC InvestDirect1 for instant online access to all major North American and 4 major international stock exchanges – and telephone access to more than 30 global markets.

 

HSBC InvestDirect is #1 in client service.
Winner of the 2012 DALBAR Service Award*

As one of the highest levels of recognition for service excellence in the industry, it confirms you’ll receive the support and expertise you need for successful online investing with HSBC InvestDirect.

HSBC Advance Newcomers Program SIMPLIFIED EVERYDAY BANKING PREFERENTIAL RATES INTERNATIONAL SERVICES SPECIAL ELIGIBILITY

WHY CHOOSE
HSBC INVESTDIRECT?

GLOBAL REACH

ONLINE TRADES
FROM $6.88

ONLINE OR
TELEPHONE TRADES

AWARD-WINNING
CLIENT SERVICE

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Key features and benefits
  • Experience award-winning client service -  winner of  the prestigious 2012 DALBAR Direct Brokerage Service Award*
  • Personal trading opportunities with unparalleled global reach
  • Access to industry-leading investment tools and world-class research to manage your portfolio
  • One-stop shop access to a wide range of investment choices and account types
  • Receive preferential pricing starting at $6.882 for online trading on North American markets, and a flat rate of HK$2883 for online orders on the Hong Kong Exchange
Additional details
  • Benefit from HSBC expertise as the first bank in Canada to offer online investing
  • Access more than 30 markets, online or by telephone
  • Enjoy a unique integrated banking and investing experience with all-inclusive global banking and preferential pricing
Next steps

Full details

Apply

Need help?

Within Canada,
call toll-free
1-800-760-1180

Outside Canada, call toll-free with an
International Access Code

Find a branch

Send an email

 

HSBC INVESTDIRECT PRODUCTS & SERVICES

SELECTION OF INVESTMENT OPTIONS

PREFERRED CLIENT PROGRAMS

SCHEDULED INVESTMENT PLANS

NEW ISSUES

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Key features and benefits
  • Opportunity to invest in Equities and ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds, Fixed Income products, GICs and New Issues (IPOs)
  • Receive preferred commissions and interest rates as an HSBC Premier4 or HSBC Advance5 client, or as a high-volume trader
  • Immediate access to global market trading information and resources online and by telephone
Additional details
  • Choose from over 4,000 commission-free mutual funds and a dynamic variety of local and global investments
  • Select GICs from 20 Canadian financial institutions at competitive rates with CDIC coverage
  • Make investing easier when you invest a set amount on a regular basis through a Systematic Investment Plan
  • Enjoy fast and convenient reporting with eDocuments
Need help?

Within Canada,
call toll-free
1-800-760-1180

Outside Canada, call toll-free with an
International Access Code

Find a branch

Send an email

 

HSBC INVESTDIRECT RESOURCES

TOOLS AND CALCULATORS

QUICK QUOTES

ONLINE RESEARCH

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Key features and benefits
  • Analyze markets and identify investment trends with industry-leading investment tools
  • Discover mutual funds and stocks that meet your investment goals with custom search tools
  • Keep up-to-date on stock prices with real-time stock quotes
  • Calculate your retirement income needs
  • Be ready to make investment moves at any time, with trade status, research or technical event alerts sent to you automatically by email
Additional details
  • Monthly newsletter and market commentary
  • Over 2,000 Canadian and 9,000 U.S. company profiles available
  • Expansive glossary of investment terms
Need help?

Within Canada,
call toll-free
1-800-760-1180

Outside Canada, call toll-free with an
International Access Code

Find a branch

Send an email

 

INVESTMENT ACCOUNT TYPES

CASH AND MARGIN ACCOUNTS

REGISTERED ACCOUNTS

ESTATE & TRUST FUNDS

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Key features and benefits
  • Set up accounts for all the ways you want to invest – cash, foreign currency, margin, margin with options, short selling and in-trust
  • Invest in registered products, and help manage your family’s saving and retirement needs – RESP, RRSP, RRIF, LIRA, LRSP, LIF, LRIF
  • Be prepared for investment opportunities for your unallocated business funds, manage your estate for future heirs, or gain an advantage with pooled funds when you set up a group investment account
Additional details
  • All accounts come with an HSBC Security Guarantee, so you can securely access your online trading accounts with peace of mind
Need help?

Within Canada,
call toll-free
1-800-760-1180

Outside Canada, call toll-free with an
International Access Code

Find a branch

Send an email

 

RATES & COMMISSIONS

COMPETITIVE NORTH AMERICAN & GLOBAL TRADING RATES

PREFERRED CLIENT DISCOUNTS

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Key features and benefits
  • Benefit from preferred pricing on North American markets, with commission rates as low as $6.882
  • Take advantage of discounted international telephone trades, up to 20%6
  • Trade online on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for a flat rate of HK$2883
  • Receive preferential interest rates on debit and margin balances as an HSBC Premier4 or HSBC Advance5 client, or as a high-balance or high-volume trader
Additional details
  • Over 4,000 commission-free mutual funds available
  • Online orders include market and limit orders, on-stop orders and short sell
Need help?

Within Canada,
call toll-free
1-800-760-1180

Outside Canada, call toll-free with an
International Access Code

Find a branch

Send an email

 

* The annual DALBAR Direct Brokerage Service Award rankings are based on evaluations made over the calendar year, measuring a company’s quality of performance in product knowledge, professionalism and their ability to provide value-added service.

1 HSBC InvestDirect is a division of HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of, but separate entity from, HSBC Bank Canada. HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

2 Available on online equity trades on North American markets. Subject to conditions.

3 The HK$288 commission applies for online trades between HK$0-1,999,999. For online trades HK$2,000,000 & over, 0.10% commission applies. See Global Trading Commissions for more details.

4 HSBC Premier eligibility requires you to have an active Premier chequing account and maintain a $100,000 balance in combined personal deposits and investments with HSBC Bank Canada and its subsidiaries. Monthly banking package fees may apply.

5 The HSBC Advance package is comprised of 4 products – HSBC Advance Chequing account, HSBC Advance Savings account, HSBC Advance MasterCard® and a personal line of credit with an introductory credit limit of $5,000. The chequing account, MasterCard and line of credit products are subject to credit adjudication and approval. When you have $25,000 in personal deposit and/or investments with HSBC Bank Canada or its subsidiaries, the monthly fee of $25 will be waived; if you do not have the minimum $25,000 your HSBC Advance Chequing account will be debited the $25 monthly fee. The HSBC Advance package includes Telephone and Personal Internet Banking withdrawals, bill payments, pre-authorized debits, Interac®2 payments, cheques and unlimited deposits and withdrawals from any HSBC Bank Canada and THE EXCHANGE®3 ATMs. Transaction fees will be charged for other services not included in the package, please refer to the Advance MasterCard® Rates & Fees as well as the Personal Service Charges brochure. If you do not wish to apply for the HSBC Advance suite of products, similar products are available separately by calling 1.888.310.4722 or visit a branch.

®MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. Used pursuant to license.

®2 Interac. Trade-mark of Interac Inc. HSBC Bank Canada authorized user of the trade-mark.

®3 THE EXCHANGE. User licensed in Canada by FICANEX Services Limited partnership on behalf of Fiserv EFT.

6 All international trades placed on the phone qualify for the International Equities trade discount. Subject to minimum commission.

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