Take advantage of global opportunities any time, anywhere
When you trade international shares with HSBC, you're opening up thousands of opportunities to invest around the world. Get access to 80 exchanges in over 30 markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq (USA), the London Stock Exchange (UK) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Why invest in international shares with HSBC?
Understanding risk in shares
While international shares can reduce your reliance on a single market, they also introduce additional layers of risk beyond those of domestic investing.
Key risks of international investing include:
- Currency risk: The value of your investment is not only affected by the share's price but also by changes in the exchange rate. If the Australian dollar strengthens against the foreign currency your share is held in, the value of your returns could decrease.
- Country and political risk: The political stability, economic conditions and regulatory environment of a company's home country can significantly impact its value. Unforeseen events in foreign markets can introduce volatility not typically seen in Australia.
- Regulatory differences: Companies in other countries operate under different legal accounting standards which can make it more challenging to assess their financial health and prospects compared to Australian companies.
Because of these complexities, investing in international shares generally requires a higher risk tolerance and can benefit from a long-term investment horizon to weather potential market volatility and currency movements.
Open an HSBC WorldTrader account
Find out more about HSBC WorldTrader
Access thousands of opportunities in more asset classes in more markets, and enjoy competitive brokerage fees. It’s simple and secure – great for established investors or those looking to invest overseas.
Already an HSBC customer?
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for HSBC WorldTrader via the HSBC Australia Mobile Banking app.
For details on how to do this, see Getting started with WorldTrader.
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