Invest in the U.S. market with a Schwab Brokerage Account

Open a Schwab Hong Kong U.S. Dollar Account and start investing in U.S. markets on your terms.

Online equity

  • US$0

    US$0 online listed equity commissions¹

  • US$0

    No service fees³

  • Online tools and research

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  • Satisfaction guarantee²

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1. Standard online US$0 commission does not apply to over-the-counter (OTC) equities, fixed-income investments, or trades placed directly on a foreign exchange or in the Canadian market. Service charges apply for trades placed through a broker (US$25). Exchange process and ADR fees still apply. Please contact Schwab for details. See the Charles Schwab Hong Kong Pricing Guide for Individual Investors for full fee and commission schedules.

2. **Schwab Satisfaction Guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied for any reason, at your request Charles Schwab, Hong Kong, Ltd., or another Schwab affiliate, as applicable, will refund any eligible fee related to your concern. Refund requests must be received within 90 days of the date the fee was charged. Two kinds of "Fees" are eligible for this guarantee: (1) "Program Fees" for the Schwab Wealth Advisory ("SWA") ("Participating Service"); and (2) commissions and fees listed in the Charles Schwab Hong Kong Pricing Guide for Individual Investors.

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 who are not affiliated with Schwab or managed by Schwab-affiliated advisors outside of the SWA 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. There are no fees to open or maintain your account. Other account fees, fund expenses, and brokerage commissions may apply. See the Charles Schwab Hong Kong Pricing Guide for Individual Investors ("the Guide") and any amendments to the Guide for comprehensive details on fees.

What is a Schwab Hong Kong U.S. Dollar Account?

A Schwab Hong Kong U.S. Dollar Account allows many international investors to trade U.S. stocks, ETFs, and bonds in U.S. markets. It offers a variety of tools, resources, and services to help you manage and aim to grow your U.S. portfolio.
 

Easily manage and access your money with a Schwab Hong Kong brokerage account.

  • Money transfers

    Use international wire transfer or Schwab's Foreign Currency Wire Transfer Service, with competitive exchange rates, no transaction fees, and deposits in a variety of currencies.

     

    Disclaimer: A US$25 service fee will be charged for outgoing wire transfers. Learn more.

  • Get your statements how and when you want

    View your monthly account statement online or receive in the mail.

Leverage our support to help you grow your U.S. investment portfolio.

Commissions and fees that reflect our commitment to keeping costs low.

Open a brokerage account with $0 minimum deposit and pay US$0 online listed equity commissions4, regardless of your account balance, or the size of your trade.

Specialized trading platforms and support, too.

When you open a brokerage account, you get access to our robust trading tools and resources for better U.S. investing.

Common questions about a US brokerage account

A brokerage account is an arrangement between you and a licensed brokerage firm. Once your account is set up, you can deposit funds and place investment orders through the brokerage, and the transactions will be carried out on your behalf. You have the freedom to invest in whatever eligible investment you choose—stocks, ETFs, bonds, and more—all in a single account.

You may choose to open an individual account, joint account, or corporate account.

No minimum deposit is needed to open a Schwab Hong Kong U.S. Dollar account.

  1. Substitute Form W-8BEN
  2. Photocopy of a current passport
  3. Original or copy of a utility bill

To apply for a Schwab Hong Kong U.S. Dollar account, simply prepare the required supporting documents and go through the account opening process. Once the account is fully established, you can fund your account and start investing.

There are multiple ways to fund your new Schwab account:

  • Wire transfer request from another financial institution.
  • Check deposit by mail.
  • Transfer account from another brokerage firm.

Full funding instructions and access to online fund transfer tools will be provided after your account in fully established.

There is no minimum deposit required to open an individual or joint account.

Online listed equity trades are commission-free1, and 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. Get details about our fees and commissions.

Invest in the U.S.

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