Margin financing is the provision of loans to customers for investment purposes. Not all customers require this service, but it's an option available to those who may need or want it.
As a member of the HSBC Group, HSBC Broking have a strong balance sheet and funding resources to provide competitive margin financing interest rates. We hold collateral for margin financing in safe custody in segregated accounts.
HSBC Broking offers margin financing on more than 900 securities, including most blue chips stocks across developed markets and investment grade bonds. We offer a maximum margin ratio up to 70% for stocks and 90% for bonds.
Examples of eligible products: Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK), Apple Inc. (AAPL), Hong Kong Government Bonds.
HSBC Broking offers IPO margin financing facilities for selected IPOs to maximise the investment capabilities and flexibility of your securities account. Maximum IPO financing percentage can go up to 90%.