We’re no longer accepting applications. If you already have an HSBC WorldTrader account, please visit our Important notices page to find out more. Trade around the world with HSBC WorldTrader Grow your wealth potential with WorldTrader. It’s a powerful platform that puts more than 80 exchanges and over 30 markets at your fingertips. It’s simple and secure – great for established investors or those who are looking to invest overseas. Available now on the HSBC Australia Mobile Banking app and in HSBC Online Banking. Grow your wealth potential with WorldTrader. It’s a powerful platform that puts more than 80 exchanges and over 30 markets at your fingertips. It’s simple and secure – great for established investors or those who are looking to invest overseas. Available now on the HSBC Australia Mobile Banking app and in HSBC Online Banking. Existing HSBC WorldTrader customers You can access HSBC WorldTrader App from HSBC Australia Mobile Banking app. Alternatively, you can log on HSBC Online Banking and access HSBC WorldTrader from My Wealth > HSBC WorldTrader > My HSBC WorldTrader portfolio. Choose WorldTrader to enjoy: Low brokerage fees Access to more markets Wide selection of products Valuable insights Trade like an expert Take advantage of the WorldTrader app's available tools and insights for an enhanced trading experience. Explore global markets from the palm of your hand Trade shares across different markets seamlessly with our comprehensive services. Invest in local and international shares from a single WorldTrader account Hold up to five currencies in your account Access more market opportunities with our overnight trading service for US and Canadian shares Tools to help you trade Make use of a range of useful tools to trade more flexibly. Create watchlists with your preferences to save time when monitoring share performances Diversify your portfolio with fractional investing in eligible US and Canadian exchanges Set up a recurring investment plan for eligible stocks and ETFs on US, Canadian and European exchanges Invest with the latest insights Gather the information you need easily and make informed investment decisions. Get daily market data, charts and insights from consensus analyst ratings Explore opportunities with research tools like Stock Scanner, Popular Lists, and category filters to help you search Tailor your news feed by filtering content to suit your language preferences What you need to know To apply for an HSBC WorldTrader account, you'll need to: be an active, established investor; be over 18 years old be an Australian tax resident have an eligible HSBC account Joint accounts, trusts and self-managed super funds are not eligible for funding a WorldTrader account at this time. To apply for an HSBC WorldTrader account, you'll need to: be an active, established investor; be over 18 years old be an Australian tax resident have an eligible HSBC account Joint accounts, trusts and self-managed super funds are not eligible for funding a WorldTrader account at this time. Fees and charges Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) 0.11% or 9.90 (GST included) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) 0.11% or 9.90 (GST included) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Minimum fee per order Maximum fee per order Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Minimum fee per order Maximum fee per order Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Minimum fee per order Maximum fee per order Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater)

Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) 0.11% or 9.90 (GST included) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) 0.11% or 9.90 (GST included) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) Currency (for transaction and brokerage rate) Brokerage rate (whichever is greater) An auto conversion fee of 1.2% will be charged for each currency conversion. Currency conversion is automatically performed for each trade, unless you top up your foreign currency funds in USD, GBP, EUR or HKD. A foreign currency fee of 0.55% (minimum AUD5.50, GST included) will apply when you top up your foreign currency funds. We offer one free withdrawal per calendar month and charge AUD16.50 per withdrawal after that. WorldTrader offers tiered trading fees in all markets except Mexico. In the United States and Canada, the tiers are determined by the volume of trades you make each month. In all other markets, the tiers are determined by the value of trades you make each month. For terms and conditions and a full list of fees, go to our WorldTrader fees and charges guide (PDF) . Important documents HSBC Worldtrader fees and charges (PDF) HSBC Worldtrader fees and charges (PDF) Download HSBC Worldtrader general terms and conditions (PDF) HSBC Worldtrader general terms and conditions (PDF) Download HSBC Financial services guide (PDF) HSBC Financial services guide (PDF) Download HSBC Worldtrader Automatic Currency Disclosure (PDF) HSBC Worldtrader Automatic Currency Disclosure (PDF) Download IBA General Terms and Conditions (PDF) IBA General Terms and Conditions (PDF) This link will open in a new window IBA Financial Services Guide (PDF) IBA Financial Services Guide (PDF) This link will open in a new window IBA General Forms & Disclosures IBA General Forms & Disclosures This link will open in a new window IBKR Privacy Policy (PDF) IBKR Privacy Policy (PDF) This link will open in a new window Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Which HSBC accounts can be used as a funding account for HSBC WorldTrader? We suggest using an HSBC Everyday Global Account but you could also use an HSBC Day to Day Account , HSBC Bonus Savings Account or HSBC Premier Cash Management Account. How do I send money to my HSBC WorldTrader account? You can only fund your WorldTrader account with AUD from an individual eligible account, via your HSBC Australia mobile app or online banking. First log into the WorldTrader app and note down your unique U number (example: U12345678) from your profile details. Then from the HSBC Australia app or online banking, go to 'Move Money' > 'Pay someone', and select the bank account you want to pay from. Select 'Add new payee' and for the payee type select 'HSBC Australia account'. Enter the WorldTrader investment account details, which you can find in the HSBC Australia app or online banking under Investments. Find the investment account details and U number that you’ve previously noted down. Enter the transfer amount and under ‘Description’, you must enter your U number, including the 'U', every time you’re funding your investment account. For more details you can see our step-by-step guide (PDF) . You can only fund your WorldTrader account with AUD from an individual eligible account, via your HSBC Australia mobile app or online banking. First log into the WorldTrader app and note down your unique U number (example: U12345678) from your profile details. Then from the HSBC Australia app or online banking, go to 'Move Money' > 'Pay someone', and select the bank account you want to pay from. Select 'Add new payee' and for the payee type select 'HSBC Australia account'. Enter the WorldTrader investment account details, which you can find in the HSBC Australia app or online banking under Investments. Find the investment account details and U number that you’ve previously noted down. Enter the transfer amount and under ‘Description’, you must enter your U number, including the 'U', every time you’re funding your investment account. For more details you can see our step-by-step guide (PDF) . Are Australian shares held in HSBC WorldTrader CHESS sponsored? No, WorldTrader uses a custodian model for all Australian shares. Interactive Brokers Australia (IBA) provides custodial services and has arranged for a third-party sub-custodian, BNP Paribas, to hold securities for HSBC WorldTrader customers. Most of the world’s largest share markets, including the US, operate via a custodial model. If you hold shares on global exchanges, via an Australian broker, you're already trading under a custodial arrangement. No, WorldTrader uses a custodian model for all Australian shares. Interactive Brokers Australia (IBA) provides custodial services and has arranged for a third-party sub-custodian, BNP Paribas, to hold securities for HSBC WorldTrader customers. Most of the world’s largest share markets, including the US, operate via a custodial model. If you hold shares on global exchanges, via an Australian broker, you're already trading under a custodial arrangement. How do Interactive Brokers Australia ensure my account is protected? Interactive Brokers are global experts in brokerage and online trading and are trusted by millions of customers worldwide. Interactive Brokers Australia (IBA) hold an Australia Financial Services License and are fully compliant with the requirements set out by Australian regulators. This means that you are afforded the same protection with IBA, as you would be with any other regulated brokers in Australia. Read IBA's General Terms and Conditions . View IBA's Financial Services Guide . Interactive Brokers are global experts in brokerage and online trading and are trusted by millions of customers worldwide. Interactive Brokers Australia (IBA) hold an Australia Financial Services License and are fully compliant with the requirements set out by Australian regulators. This means that you are afforded the same protection with IBA, as you would be with any other regulated brokers in Australia. Read IBA's General Terms and Conditions . View IBA's Financial Services Guide . Where can I see my orders and trades? Not yet. You can view your investment account balances by logging into your WorldTrader investment account in a web browser or by using the HSBC WorldTrader mobile app. What tax management and reporting tools are available on WorldTrader? You can log on to WorldTrader through your browser to access a comprehensive range of reports including: activity statements which contain a portfolio summary, cash transaction report, trade history, transaction fee and dividend summaries, trade confirmation reports and more. These reports are available on a daily, monthly, year-to-date and fiscal year basis. These reports are currently not available in the HSBC WorldTrader mobile app. Will I earn interest on the funds in my WorldTrader Investment Account? No, there will be no interest paid on cash balances held in the HSBC WorldTrader Investment Account. How can I buy shares in international companies from Australia? To buy international shares from Australia, you'll need a trading platform that supports international share trading, such as HSBC WorldTrader. WorldTrader gives you easy access to over 30 markets and 80 exchanges, all through the HSBC Australia WorldTrader app. You might be interested in International shares Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Australian share trading HSBC investment grade bonds Important information HSBC WorldTrader is a service provided by Interactive Brokers Australia Pty Limited ABN 98 166 929 568 and AFSL 453554 ("IBA"), at the request of HSBC Bank Australia Limited ABN 48 006 434 162 AFSL 232595 ("HSBC"). IBA is a participant of the markets operated by ASX, ASX 24 and Cboe Australia and of the clearing facilities operated by ASX Clear and ASX Clear (Futures). You should read the HSBC Financial Services Guide (FSG) and IBA’s FSG and IBA Forms & Disclosures which provide you with information on the services HSBC and IBA can provide. You can access the HSBC FSG (PDF) and the IBA FSG (PDF) and IBA Forms & Disclosures here. All submitted orders will be executed by IBA, acting in their capacity as your broker. All holdings within your HSBC WorldTrader Account will be held by IBA, acting in their capacity as your custodian. All trades on ASX stocks, bonds, ETFs and other ETPs are executed by IBA, acting in their capacity as your broker. These assets will be held on your behalf by IBA, acting in their capacity as your custodian and Interactive Brokers LLC is the legal owner. However, you retain the beneficial ownership of all assets in your account. This is different to a HIN account where you hold the assets directly in your name via a registered client holdings CHESS Broker Sponsored Account. Please refer to IBA’s terms and conditions (PDF) relating to their services. Neither IBA nor HSBC are representatives of each other. To the extent permitted by law, HSBC will not guarantee or otherwise support IBA’s obligations under the contracts or agreements connected with the HSBC WorldTrader service. HSBC does not provide investment advice in relation to the WorldTrader service. You should consider your own financial situation, particular needs and investment objectives before acting on any of the information available on this website. HSBC does not guarantee or accept liability for any products offered by IBA. HSBC WorldTrader is designed for use in Australia. The products and services represented within them are intended for Australian customers. If you are outside of Australia, we may not be authorised to offer or provide you with the products and services available through HSBC WorldTrader in the country or territory you are located or reside in. HSBC WorldTrader is not intended for distribution, download or use by any person in any jurisdiction, country or territory where the distribution, download or use of this material is restricted and would not be permitted by law or regulation.