HSBC InvestDirect Options Investing
Take advantage of market fluctuations by considering Options investing. When you purchase an Option, you give yourself the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell shares of underlying securities at a specific price, on a set date.
As Options are complex North American securities, you should only invest with funds set aside for higher-risk investing, and have a solid understanding of Options investment strategies.
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Ways to trade
Open an HSBC InvestDirect1 Options trading account and trade on any exchange in North America:
- Write Covered CallsGenerate additional income from your portfolio of stocks.
- Purchase Index OptionsParticipate in the rise or fall of an index with a minimal investment.
- Currency OptionsHedge against currency losses.
- Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities® (LEAPS®)Plan for investment gains over a longer term.
- Purchase Puts and CallsPurchase Options contracts on underlying securities and benefit from the rise (Calls) or fall (Puts) of share prices.
- Government of Canada Bond OptionsPurchase Options contracts on bonds with lower risk.
- Option spread strategiesIncorporate strategic planning for Options investment success.
Leverage HSBC’s global trading expertise
- Access world marketsTrade on more markets than through any other direct broker in Canada, including key emerging markets.
- Invest with confidenceAccess world-class equity research powered by Standard & Poor’s and Morningstar Canada.
Open an HSBC InvestDirect Online Investing Account
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Within Canada, call toll-free 1-800-760-1180
Outside Canada, call toll-free with an International Access Code
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2 Available for HSBC Premier and HSBC Advance clients. International Equity trades made online, excluding Hong Kong, and all international trades placed on the phone qualify for the International Equities trade discount. Subject to minimum commission.
3 HSBC Premier requires you to have an active HSBC Premier chequing account, and maintain combined personal deposits and investments with HSBC Bank Canada and its subsidiaries of $100,000 or hold a personal HSBC Bank Canada residential mortgage with original amount of $500,000 or greater. Some exclusions apply. A monthly fee will be charged if you do not meet at least one of the eligibility criteria above. For full details regarding eligibility and any fees which may apply please refer to the Personal Service Charges/Statement of Disclosure.
4 HSBC Advance requires you to have an active HSBC Advance chequing account, and maintain combined personal deposits and investments with HSBC Bank Canada and its subsidiaries of $5,000 or hold personal HSBC Bank Canada residential mortgage with original amount of $150,000 or greater. Some exclusions apply. A monthly fee will be charged if you do not meet at least one of the conditions above. For full details regarding any fees which may apply please refer to the Personal Service Charges/Statement of Disclosure.
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