Investing

Discover ways we could help you make your money work harder.

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Investment calculator

Use our calculator to see how your investment could potentially grow over time and under different market conditions.

New to investing?

We're here to help you start investing from £50.

Remember, investing has its downs as well as ups – and you could get back less than you invest.

Find the right investment for you

You could potentially grow your money with our range of investments, including with a stocks & shares ISA and ready-made portfolio – which is an easy place to start if you're new to investing. Or, research your own funds and shares with our online fund platform and online share dealing.

Investing carries risk – so you could get back less than you invest.

Stocks & shares ISA

An account where you can place your investments which is free from tax. Remember, investing has its ups and downs – so you could get back less than you invest.

Ready-made portfolios

The HSBC Global Strategy Portfolios contain a mix of investments that are managed on your behalf.

Online fund platform

Research, buy, sell and switch investments online with our Global Investment Centre.

Online share dealing account

InvestDirect is our online share dealing account that puts you in control of your investment decisions.

Understand more about investing

Take a look at our latest guides to learn more about investing – from how to get started to the different ways to invest.

Learn to invest in 6 steps

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Spread your money across different pots

Get the facts about investing

Decide how much risk you’re comfortable with

Keep calm and become a smart investor

Get familiar with portfolios

Get started via our mobile app or online

Investing for beginners

Learn the basics of investing to work out whether it could be right for you.

How to set long-term financial goals

Find out more about how setting long-term financial goals could help you succeed.

Is investing worth the risk?

Get to grips with risk and learn how it could impact your money.

Understanding market volatility

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Looking for some help?

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Financial advice

Our financial advice could help you plan for the future you want.

Premier investment management

Discretionary wealth management where investment decisions are made on your behalf, by a Wealth specialist.

Manage your investments

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Wealth planning tools

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Future Planner

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Investment goals

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Frequently asked questions

What is investing?
Investing is a way to set aside money today to use in the future. When you invest, you buy assets with the aim of them increasing in value over time, or to receive additional income, such as dividends. Remember, the value of investments go up and down, so you may not get back what you invest.

A ready-made portfolio invests in a mix of assets, bonds and equities, which are types of investments.

And, an asset is a group of investments that have similar financial characteristics.

The 4 types of assets that a fund could invest in are:

Equities – shares in other companies

Bonds – fixed income government bonds or corporate bonds

Property – also known as alternatives

Cash – pooled money can also be invested as a way to lower risk

Our portfolios combine a varying mix of assets to help spread the risk of your investment. Capital at risk.
How to start investing?

To start investing, you could explore our choice of 5 ready-made portfolios, each with a different level of risk and potential reward. They're an easy way to start investing as they’re managed for you and you could find the one that suits you.

Or for more choice, you could research our wide range of funds available in our Global Investment Centre.

Before investing, it’s a good idea to have some money saved up. We recommend having enough money to cover 3 to 6 months’ worth of living expenses. Capital at risk.

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What to invest in?

With HSBC, you can choose to invest in a ready-made portfolio, which is an easy way for beginners to get started as they’re managed for you.

Or, if you’d like more choice, you can explore our wide range of funds available in our Global Investment Centre.

If you’d like to make your own investment decisions, you can also invest in shares, with an InvestDirect account.

Remember, the value of investments go up and down, so you may not get back what you invest.

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What is a return on investment?

A Return on Investment (ROI) is a measurement used to understand how profitable an investment is.

ROI compares how much you paid for the investment against how much you earn.
How to invest in stocks?

To start investing in stocks, you’ll first need to open an online sharedealing/brokerage account, such as our InvestDirect account.

You can then add money to your account and explore our range of stocks and shares.

Share dealing carries more risk than investing in a fund. To spread the risk you could diversify your portfolio across shares and other investment types, such as funds.

Not sure if sharedealing is for you? Our ready-made portfolios could be an easier way to start if you're new to investing.

Remember, the value of investments go up and down, so you may not get back what you invest.

Explore InvestDirect
How to invest in index funds?
There are two ways to invest in index funds:

Through an index mutual fund

Through an index Exchange Traded Fund (ETF).

Index funds can only be bought and sold at the end of the trading day, while ETFs can be traded throughout the day.

Learn more about Exchange Traded Funds
What is an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) investment?

An Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) tracks a group of investments.

To start investing in ETFs with us, you'll first need an InvestDirect account.

You can then buy and trade ETFs on the stock exchange during market hours.

When you invest, you’ll get a group of assets which can help to diversify your portfolio.

Learn more about Exchange Traded Funds