Best Online Brokerages in Hong Kong 2024

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Webull Securities Account

Account Opening Min. Funding

HK$10,000

Account Opening Min. Funding
MoneySmart Exclusive
šŸ”„Highest offer in town
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Commission Fee US Stocks
US$0
Commission Fee HK Stocks
HK$0
Account Opening Min. Funding
HK$10,000

怐Limited-time offer, best reward in TOWNšŸ”„ !怑
From now until 15 December, new customers who successfully open an account through MoneySmart and submit reward claim can enjoy up to HK$6,288 exclusive rewards!
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怐$80K Asset Reward 怑: Upon successfully opening an account through MoneySmart, make first deposit of ā‰„HK$80,000 maintain the funds for 60 days:
惻PHILIPS RO Water Dispenser ADD6920WH/90 (value: HK$4,288ļ¼‰/ Insta360 X3 Standard Bundle  (value: HK$3,678) / SAMSUNG GALAXY Tab S9 FE (WIFI)  (6GB RAM + 128GB) - 10.9" (value: HK$3,588) / Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (value: HK$3,190) / HK$3,000 Apple Store Gift Card / HK$3,000 PARKnSHOP supermarket vouchers / HK$3,000 HKTVmall vouchers / HK$2,900 Deliveroo Cash Voucher + 12-month Deliveroo Plus Silver Membership Package (value: HK$3,626)
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Upon successfully opening an account through MoneySmart and making first deposit ā‰¤HK$79,999 and maintain the funds for 60 days, can get up to HK$1,226:
惻HK$600 PARKnSHOP supermarket vouchers /HK$500 Deliveroo Cash Voucher + 12-month Deliveroo Plus Silver Membership Package (value: HK$1,226)

Valid until 11 Dec 2024 - See more details below
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Futu Securities Account

Account Opening Min. Funding

HK$10,000

Account Opening Min. Funding
MoneySmart Exclusive
Min. Commission Fee US Stocks
US$0.99
Commission Fee HK Stocks
HK$0
Account Opening Min. Funding
HK$10,000

From now until 31 Dec 2024, new users who successfully open account via MoneySmart with promo code怌MS24怍within 7 days, fulfilling specific requirements and submit the reward claim can get the rewards below. (Either 1)
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Reward 1ļøāƒ£: Successfully open account and first deposit HK$80,000 or above and retain for 60 days to get the exclusive rewards:

  • BERMAS 26" Front-open Suitcase (valued at HK$3,999) /De'Longhi Icona Vintage Series Pump-Driven Espresso Coffee Machine (valued at HK$3,288) /SONY WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (valued at HK$3,190) / Apple Watch SE GPS (44mm) (valued at HK$2,199) / HK$2,000 Apple Store Gift Card / PARKnSHOP supermarket Vouchers / HKTVmall e-Vouchers OR

Reward 2ļøāƒ£: Successfully open account and first deposit ā‰„ HK$10,000 or above and retain for 60 days to get the exclusive rewards:

  • Beyerdynamic AMIRON 100 True Wireless with Active Noise Cancellation (valued at HK$1,999) / Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless earbuds (valued at HK$1,750) / ROLLINK Flex (VEGA II) 21" Collapsible CARRY-ON Suitcase  (valued at HK$1,299) / HK$1,000 Apple Store Gift Card / PARKnSHOP supermarket vouchers / HKTVmall e-Vouchers

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Account opening tutorial: Download and start using Futubull app > Click "ME" and enter "Promotion" Click "Redemptions"> Enter the MoneySmart redemptions code - "MS24", and deposit funds within 7 days

Valid until 31 Dec 2024 - See more details below
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Valuable Capital Brokerage Account

Account Opening Min. Funding

HK$10,000

Account Opening Min. Funding
MoneySmart Exclusive
ā°Last chance to earn up to HK$2,648 rewards!
Min. Commission Fee US Stocks
US$0.99
Commission Fee HK Stocks
HK$0
Account Opening Min. Funding
HK$10,000

šŸ’°New account opening and transaction promotion in December! New customers can receive rewards of up to HK$3,258!
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New customers who successfully open account via MoneySmart with promo code怌32BR怍, fulfilling specific requirements and submit the reward claim can get rewards below (either 1) 
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 ć€Reward 1ļøāƒ£ć€‘Successfully open account and deposit ā‰„ HK$10,000 and retain for 30 days to get :

  • SONY WH-CH720N Headphone (Valued at HK$1,299) / Jollying Pebble 24" Foldable Suitcase (Valued at HK$1,499) / HK$1,000 Apple Store Gift Card / HK$1,000 PARKnSHOP Supermarket Vouchers / HK$1,000 HKTVmall e-Vouchers OR

怐Reward 2ļøāƒ£ć€‘Deposit ā‰„ HK$10,000 and no withdrawal for 60 days to get :

  • ā SONY WF-1000XM5 earbuds (value: HK$2,490)/ GoProHERO Action Camera (value: HK$1,600) / HK$1,500 Apple Store Gift Card / HK$1,500 PARKnSHOP Supermarket Voucher / HK$1,500 HKTVmall e-Vouchersā €ā €
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怐Reward 3ļøāƒ£ć€‘
New customers who successfully open an account and complete any transaction (regardless of transaction type) by January 31, 2025, will receive an additional HK$50PARKnSHOP Supermarket Vouchers! (Each person can receive a maximum reward of HK$200ļ¼‰

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See below for more rewards.

Valid until 15 Dec 2024 - See more details below
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LONGBRIDGE Securities Account

Account Opening Min. Funding

HK$10,000

Account Opening Min. Funding
MoneySmart Exclusive
Min. Commission Fee US Stocks
US$0
Commission Fee HK Stocks
HK$0
Account Opening Min. Funding
HK$10,000

怐December Limited-time Offer怑New users who successfully open account via MoneySmart with promo code 589543, fulfilling specific requirements and submit the reward claim can get rewards below (either 1)
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 ć€Reward 1ļøāƒ£ć€‘Successfully open account and deposit ā‰„ HK$60,000 and retain for 60 days to get up to HK$3,380 rewards :

  • BOWERS & WILKINS PX7 S2e Headphones (value: HK$3,380) / SONY WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (value: HK$3,190) / HK$2,000 Apple Store Gift Card / PARKnSHOP supermarket voucher / HKTVmall e-Voucher



怐Reward 2ļøāƒ£ć€‘Successfully open account and deposit ā‰„ HK$10,000 and no withdrawal for 60 days to get up to HK$1,750 rewards:

  • Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless earbuds (value: HK$1,750) / German Pool Capsule Coffee Maker (value: HK$1,580) / HK$1,000 Apple Store Gift Card / PARKnSHOP supermarket voucher / HKTVmall e-Voucher

See below for more rewards.

Valid until 31 Dec 2024 - See more details below
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Syfe

Subscription fee of Equity fund

0%

Subscription fee of Equity fund
MoneySmart Exclusive
Minimum investment amount
HK$0
Annual Management Fee
0-0.65%
Subscription fee of Equity fund
0%

怐MoneySmart x Syfe Year-end Bonus Treats šŸ’µā„ļøć€‘
Successfully open account and enter the code ā€œMS24ā€ via MoneySmart and deposit ā‰„HK$10,000, can receive a HK$800 Apple Store Gift Card / HK$800 PARKnSHOP supermarket vouchers / HK$800 HKTVmall e-Vouchers!

Valid until 31 Dec 2024 - See more details below
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Tiger Brokers

Account Opening Min. Funding

HK$10,000

Account Opening Min. Funding
MoneySmart Exclusive
One-Year 0 Commission for A Shares Market
Min. Commission Fee US Stocks
US$0
Commission Fee HK Stocks
HK$0
Account Opening Min. Funding
HK$10,000

New customers who complete the specified account opening requirements using the invitation code 'MONEYSMART' through MoneySmart and fill out the claim form can receive the following rewards!

Exclusive rewards: JBL Wind 3 Portable FM Bluetooth Speaker (Value: HK$599) / HK$500 Apple Store Gift Card / HK$500 PARKnSHOP supermarket vouchers (first deposit of HK$10,000 or US$1,300 above)

Valid until 09 Dec 2024 - See more details below
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Huatai International Securities-Zhangle Global

Account Opening Min. Funding

HK$10,000

Account Opening Min. Funding
MoneySmart Exclusive
šŸ”„Highest offer in town
Min. Commission Fee US Stocks
US$0
Commission Fee HK Stocks
HK$0
Account Opening Min. Funding
HK$10,000
šŸŽ‰December limited offer
New customers who successfully open an account through MoneySmart during the promotional period and enter the invitation code "MS23" can enjoy cash rewards of up to HK$3,200šŸ’°
 
  • Open an account to receive a 30-day V3 membership, which includes commission-free trading for HK stocks, US stocks, and A-shares, along with no platform fees and no IPO handling fees (valued at HK$88).
  • Amazing low-interest offers: HK stock margin rates as low as 4.99% and A-share margin rates as low as 3.5%, with no limit on the amount (offer valid until December 31, 2024).


During the promotional period, if you deposit a cumulative total of HK$10,000 or more and maintain it until February 28, 2025, you will receive HK$800 cash. If you deposit a cumulative total of HK$80,000 or more and maintain it until February 28, 2025, you will receive an additional HK$2,400 cash, for a total of HK$3,200 cash! šŸ’° (Delivered by Huatai) 

šŸ“£Remember to ensure that your net deposit reaches HK$80,000 or more by December 31 to qualify for the full HK$3,200 cash reward! šŸ’°
Valid until 15 Dec 2024 - See more details below
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Charles Schwab, Hong Kong, Ltd. U.S. Dollar Account

Min. Account Funding

US$0

Min. Account Funding
Online Promo
Dividend Collection Fee - US Stocks
0%
Minimum Commission - US Stocks
US$0
Min. Account Funding
US$0
Online Promo:

惻 US$0 online listed equity trade commissions* 
惻 $0 account minimums and no maintenance fees 
Valid until 29 Dec 2024 - See more details below
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Endowus

Minimum First Funding Amount

HK$10,000

Minimum First Funding Amount
MoneySmart Exclusive
All-in Platform Fee
0.10-0.60%
Minimum Investment Amount
HK$500
Minimum First Funding Amount
HK$10,000
怐Exclusive Offer怑 šŸ”„First 200 users who open an account via MoneySmart promo link and make an minimum investment of HK$10,000 on any funds products can receive a HK$100 Endowus Fee Credits and a HK$500 reward below (Either 1, Delivered by Endowus)

怐 Reward 1 怑HK$500 Apple Store Gift Card 
怐 Reward 2 怑HK$500 PARKnSHOP supermarket vouchers 
怐 Reward 3 怑HK$500 HKTVmall voucher
Valid until 31 Dec 2024 - See more details below
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uSMART Securities

Minimum Commission - HK Stock

HK$8

Minimum Commission - HK Stock
MoneySmart Exclusive
Commission Fee US Stocks
US$0
Minimum platform fee-HK Stock
HK$0
Minimum Commission - HK Stock
HK$8

New users who successfully open accounts via MoneySmart, first deposit HK$10,000 and retain for 30 days, and submit the reward claim to get the up to HK$9,999 rewards:

  • HK$400 Apple Store Gift Card / PARKnSHOP supermarket vouchers/ HKTVmall e-Vouchers ļ¼‹HK$300 uSMART commission vouchers
  • Open an account enjoy US stock commission fee waiver + HK stocks real-time streaming quotes

Additional bonus:

  1. Stock Transfer up to HK$6,000 
  2. Professional Options courses (valued at HK$1,999)
  3. Team up to earn an extra $1,860 cash coupon+ Tesla shares
    *Terms and Conditions apply.
Valid until 31 Dec 2024 - See more details below
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Interactive Brokers

Account Opening Min. Funding

HK$10,000

Account Opening Min. Funding
Online Promo
Min. Commission Fee US Stocks
US$0.0035
Min. Commission Fee HK Stocks
0.015%
Account Opening Min. Funding
HK$10,000
Online Promo:

惻Transparent and low rates; investors could choose between fixed rate commission pricing and tiered pricing
惻US$0.0035 Min. Commission Fee US Stocks
惻0.015% Min. Commission Fee HK Stocks
Valid until 31 Dec 2024 - See more details below
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Saxo Investment Account

Min. commission Fee HK Stocks

HK$15

Min. commission Fee HK Stocks
Min. Commission Fee Japan Stocks
Ā„800
Min. Commission Fee US Stocks
US$1
Min. commission Fee HK Stocks
HK$15
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SoFi Hong Kong Brokerage Account

Brokerage & Robo advisor

2-in-1 App

Brokerage & Robo advisor
US Stocks & ETFs commission
US$0
HK Stocks & ETFs commission
HK$0
Brokerage & Robo advisor
2-in-1 App
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Citibank Stock Account

Min. Funding

HK$0

Min. Funding
Min. Commission Fee US Stocks
0.50%
Min. Commission Fee HK Stocks
HK$100
Min. Funding
HK$0
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HSBC Stock Trading Services

Min. Funding

HK$0

Min. Funding
Min. Commission Fee US Stocks
US$18
Min. Commission Fee HK Stocks
HK$100
Min. Funding
HK$0
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Best Stock Brokers in Hong Kong 2024

Online Brokerage Min. U.S. Stock CommissionMin. HK Stock Commission
Futu SecuritiesUS$0.99HK$0
WebullUS$0HK$0
Tiger BrokersUS$0HK$0
LONGBRIDGEUS$0HK$0
Valuable CapitalUS$0HK$0
Saxo Markets US$3HK$40
Charles SchwabUS$0N/A
uSMART SecuritiesUS$0HK$0
Interactive BrokersUS$0.00350.015%

A Beginnerā€™s Guide to the Hong Kong Stock Market

To start investing in the stock market, you need to first open an investment account. You can do so either in brokerages or banks. Before you open an investment account, there are things you should consider. First, you need to understand the costs associated with investing e.g. commission fees, platform fees, etc. However, it should not discourage you from investing. You just need to compare the costs and choose a low-cost platform among all the available options. Secondly, you need to understand more about the stock market in Hong Kong.

In Hong Kong, you can invest in stocks on a monthly basis with as little as HK$1,000. These stock monthly investment options allow investors to begin investing even with a small amount of money and it allows investors to smooth out volatility in markets. You should also take time to learn about how to trade and develop your knowledge in this area. It is important to understand more about the Hong Kong blue-chip stocks, ETR and REITS, etc.

What is an online brokerage?

An online brokerage is a brokerage firm that offers trading service over the internet instead of the traditional way, as online brokers have a lower running cost compared to brick-and-mortar brokers, they often provide better fees and charges. Customers may use their online trading platforms for investments.

Before finding the right online brokers for stocks, you should always make sure that the online trading platform is licensed and registered by the Securities and Futures Commission. If the online broker is located overseas, like Saxo Markets or TD Ameritrade, you should check if they are licensed in jurisdictions.

Hang Seng Index

The Hang Seng Index, which consists of 50 constituent stocks (also known as the blue-chip stocks), is an indicator of the overall performance of the Hong Kong stock market.

Hong Kong Stocks Trading Fees

It is important to understand all the fees associated with investing. Below is a summary of the trading fees:

Brokerage commission

HK Stock Market: HK$0 - HK$40/ transaction

US Stock Market: US$0 - US6.95/ transaction

Platform fee

HK$0- HK$0.5/ transaction

SFC transaction levy

0.0027% of the transaction amount

HKEX trading fee

0.005% of the transaction amount

Stock stamp duty

0.1% of the transaction amount

Central Clearing Shares Payment

0.002% of the transaction amount (min: HK$ 2)

A Beginnerā€™s Guide- Trading US Stocks in Hong Kong

You can start trading US stocks by opening an investment account with banks or international brokers in Hong Kong. In the Hong Kong stock market, the minimum trading unit is ā€œone lotā€, which may equal to 100 shares, 500 shares, etc., depending on the stock price. However, in the US stocks market, you can buy ā€˜one shareā€™. Once your account is open, you can choose from a list of popular US shares such as Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Google. If you are not a resident of the US, you wonā€™t be charged on dividends from the US shares you buy.

Different Portfolio Strategies By Age

When you are young, with an aim to accumulate capital, it is appropriate to take chances and look for high returns in higher-risk assets like shares as you are less vulnerable to high risks. However, as you age, your portfolio should change, before you plan to retire, it is wise to be more protective of the capital you have built over the course of years.

How to Buy Stocks: Open a Stock Account

Most brokers accept online applications, follow these simple steps to open your stock account:

Step 1

Fill in online application form

Simply fill in the online application form with supporting documents e.g. proof of identity and proof of residential address, and submit for review.

Step 2

Fund the account

Complete the risk disclosure statement and fund your account, every broker has a different minimum balance requirement so be sure to keep it in mind.

Step 3

Start trading!

Once the transfer is completed, you are ready to start buying stocks, bonds, funds and other investments.

Online Brokers VS Bank

Investing comes at a cost, including brokerage fees, commissions, platform fees, etc. If you want to keep your expenses down, it is important to choose the right platform. You may be tempted to open an investment account in banks because you trust them. But the high-street bank is not always the best place to buy an investment product. Trading with brokers is almost always cheaper and you can open an account online without hassle.

Online Brokerage FAQ

What exclusive offers can I enjoy if I open a stocks account via MoneySmart?

MoneySmart partners with various brokers in Hong Kong to offer exclusive offers to clients for account opening. Check out our latest brokerage account opening offers with Futu, Webull (currently highest offer in town) and Valuable Capital, etc. now!

Which brokers are commission-free?

SoFi, Webull, and uSmart securities are all commission-free for HK and US stocks and Valuable Capital charges $0 commission fee for HK Stocks. Open an account via MoneySmart today to enjoy exclusive offers!

Is it a good idea to open a brokerage account?

You can buy and sell stocks, funds, bonds, securities and more investments with a brokerage account. Brokerage accounts are perfect for your long-term financial goals, in order to keep investment-related costs from eating up your trading profits, it is a good idea to open a brokerage account.

What is the cheapest brokerage account?

uSMART Securities offers life-time commission fee waiver for US Stock trading and commission fees waiver for HK Stock for the first 90 days. But promotion may change without notice so donā€™t forget to check on MoneySmart for the latest information.

What is the best online brokerage for beginner investors?

Beginners can make use of the free demo account provided by Saxo Markets to learn more about trading and get used to how financial products behave before starting to trade.