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“Schwab was built around a simple idea: put the client first.” - Charles Schwab

The Schwab Way

Schwab was built around a simple idea: put the client first. Lots of companies say that, but we work to keep clients at the heart of everything we do by offering a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth.

Watch the video and learn how we use both technology and people to make investing easier and more accessible for people.

Seeing the world through clients’ eyes has shaped who we are and what we offer.

Then Now
Low Pricing
Low Pricing 1975: When the SEC deregulated securities commissions, many Wall Street firms raised their commissions. Chuck went the opposite route and established one of the very first discount brokerages, giving more people access to the market and more control over their financial futures. Today: We’ve lowered the price of online equity and ETF trade commissions to just US$4.95.¹

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Access
Access 1996: Schwab embraced online investing in the early days of the internet, focused on developing tools and platforms that would help investors make the most of emerging technology. Today: Access the U.S. market with intuitive tools and guidance to find U.S. stocks that fit your global investing strategy.

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Education
Education 2002: Unhappy with subjective stock ratings prevalent in the industry that were biased toward “buy”, Schwab launched the fact-based Schwab Equity Ratings3, a system that ranked over 3,000 stocks, with equal numbers of buys and sells. Today: Deepen your understanding of investing and trading with our webinars and workshops designed to help you learn more about topics in U.S. trading and investing.

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Accountability
Accountability 2013: Schwab announces accountability as policy, believing every investor deserves it. Today: If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied, we’ll refund your fee or commission and work with you to make things right. You won’t find that kind of promise everywhere—but you will find it here.2

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We make U.S. investing more accessible, affordable, and understandable.

Schwab Hong Kong is here to help investors get the most out of their investments in the U.S.—the world’s largest financial market.* Our financial consultants, tools, and resources are all available to provide insight into American market trends. Together, we can help you understand the U.S. market in an effort to help you achieve your financial goals.

*Source: World Federation of Exchanges. Data as of December 31, 2017.
Based on market capitalization.

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Stay on top of the latest investor trends, consumer finance insights, and other timely issues in global markets.

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We believe that asking questions can be the first step towards investing success.

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  • There is no charge to work with a Schwab Financial Consultant. Although other account fees, fund expenses, and brokerage commissions may apply, we believe in keeping our fees low as a way to provide greater value to you. We strive to keep fees low so that you have more to invest.

    Get details about our fees and commissions.

  • Minimum to open an individual or joint account is US$25,000. Please contact us for the minimum to open a Corporate account.

  • Satisfaction Guarantee:
    At Schwab, we believe every investor deserves to work with a firm they can count on. Our commitment is backed by a guarantee.2 If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied, we’ll refund your fee or commission and work with you to make things right.

  • These are the steps you’ll follow:

    Step 1: Complete account application and W-8BEN
    Step 2: Prepare required supporting documents
    Step 3: Fund your account
    Step 4: Submit completed applications and supporting documents


    Get started here.


    You may also transfer your existing brokerage account to Schwab without liquidating your assets. Learn about the simple steps to transfer your account.


    Our team of U.S. investment professionals is here to help with your account opening questions. If you have any questions, please call +852-2101-0511. You can also reach us via email.

  • You can fund your account by depositing a personal check, initiating a wire transfer, or through transferring your account from another brokerage firm by submitting an Account Transfer Form.


    Please see Deposits & Transfers for additional details.

  • Foreign investors typically pay no U.S. capital gains on U.S. securities trades and their dividends from non-U.S. (offshore) sources. Current U.S. estate tax laws also provide significant advantages to foreign investors. You should consult your legal and tax advisor(s) with any questions. Here are some basics about certain U.S. tax and estate considerations that you may take into account as part of your investment decision-making process.

What We Offer

  • We provide access to the U.S. market to help investors take advantage of investment opportunities with a variety of products, including:
    Offshore Mutual Funds (for non-U.S. persons, where permissible)
    Stocks
    ADRs
    Fixed Income

  • Trading with Schwab means getting the innovative tools, premium insights, robust education, and specialized support—all of which help give you what you need to make informed and timely trading decisions. And all with no trade minimums or platform fees (other account fees, fund expenses, and brokerage commissions may apply; see our pricing guide for details).

    Trade with powerful web, software, and mobile trading platforms featuring advanced tools that are intuitive to use.

  • Schwab offers financial education specially designed for our clients. Our in-person events and live webinars live workshops and on-demand webinars are designed to help clients learn more about topics around U.S. investing. We also offer regular updates and insight into the state of the U.S. market. Use these resources to improve your investing knowledge and enhance your trading skills.

    View our available workshops and webinars.

How We Help Investors

  • At Schwab, we believe in putting investors first. We’re here to help foreign investors get the most out of their U.S. investments.

    The U.S. is home to the world’s largest financial market.* Our financial consultants, tools, and resources are all available to provide insight into American market trends. Together, we can help you understand the U.S. market in an effort to help you achieve your financial goals.

    *Source: World Federation of Exchanges. Data as of December 31, 2017. Based on market capitalization.

  • Stay up to date with Market Insights—a collection of in-depth daily U.S. market news plus commentary and insights from Schwab market experts.

  • Schwab was built around a simple purpose: champion every client’s goals with passion and integrity. This purpose drives us to help our clients take ownership of their financial futures, helping people at all levels of income and every stage of life. Whatever your individual needs are, you’ll find services tailored for non-U.S. investors like you right here at Schwab.

  • As an American living outside the U.S., Schwab aims to make your financial transition as smooth as possible. Below are a few ways we can help you invest in U.S. markets and manage your account while living abroad.

    • Professional support to help guide you through the account opening process and answer your questions
    • An international wire team to facilitate currency exchanges and money movement
    • Competitive rates of exchange when moving into or out of U.S. dollar with other major currencies
    • All accounts are U.S.-domiciled dollar accounts, which can simplify your U.S. tax reporting
    • Clear online reporting and a 1099 form to help your IRS filing

    Explore more information on Schwab’s services for U.S. expats.

  • Schwab Hong Kong clients are covered by Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). In addition, Schwab offers extra coverage and employ additional security measure to protect clients' assets.


    Explore more for more details and information on additional protection.

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1. Restrictions apply: The standard online $4.95 commission does not apply to foreign stock transactions, large block transactions requiring special handling, employer negotiated commission schedules applicable to equity compensation transactions, or restricted stock transactions. Foreign ordinary shares that trade online in the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) market and do not settle in the U.S. will have a $50 foreign transaction fee added to the cost of the transaction. All broker-assisted and automated phone trades are subject to service charges. A minimum deposit of $25,000 is required to open Schwab Hong Kong account. Waivers may apply. See the Charles Schwab Hong Kong Pricing Guide for Individual Investors for details. Employee equity compensation transactions are subject to separate commission schedules.

2. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason, at your request Charles Schwab, Hong Kong, Ltd. (“Schwab”) will refund any eligible fee related to your concern within the time frames described below. Two kinds of “Fees” are eligible for this guarantee: (1) asset-based “Program Fees” for the Schwab Private Client investment advisory service (“Participating Service”); and (2) commissions and fees listed in the Charles Schwab Hong Kong Pricing Guide for Individual Investors (“Account Fees”). Program Fee refund requests must be received no later than the next calendar quarter after the Fee was charged. Account Fee refund requests must be received within one year of the date that the Fee was charged.

Program Fees are calculated as a percentage of eligible assets in Participating Service accounts. For more information about Program Fees, please see the disclosure brochure for the Participating Service, made available at enrollment or any time at your request. The guarantee does not cover Program Fees for accounts managed by investment advisors or managed by affiliated advisors outside of the Participating Service.

The guarantee is only available to current clients. Refunds will only be applied to the account charged and will be credited within approximately four weeks of a valid request. No other charges or expenses and no market losses will be refunded. Other restrictions may apply. Schwab reserves the right to change or terminate the guarantee at any time.

3. Schwab Equity Ratings and the general buy/hold/sell guidance are not personal recommendations for any particular investor or client and do not take into account the financial, investment or other objectives or needs of, and may not be suitable for, any particular investor or client. Investors and clients should consider Schwab Equity Ratings as only a single factor in making their investment decision while taking into account the current market environment.

Schwab Equity Ratings are assigned to approximately 3,000 of the largest (by market capitalization) U.S. headquartered stocks using a scale of A, B, C, D and F. Schwab’s outlook is that A‐rated stocks, on average, will strongly outperform and F‐rated stocks, on average, will strongly underperform the equities market over the next 12 months. Each of the approximately 3,000 stocks rated in the Schwab Equity Ratings universe is given a score that is derived from several research factors. The assignment of a final Schwab Equity Rating depends on how well a given stock scores on each of the factors and then how that stock stacks up against all other rated stocks.

Charles Schwab, Hong Kong, Ltd. is an affiliate of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Nothing here is an offer or solicitation of these securities, products and services by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in any jurisdiction where their offer or sale is not qualified or exempt from registration.