Manage your investments

With the outbreak causing volatility in the global markets, it’s possible that your investments may have fallen in value. 

Visit our Wealth Insights hub to keep up-to-date with our daily updates and our view of what might happen in the market.

There are a few things to consider before you decide to sell your investments.

It’s normal for stock markets to react to fast-moving events. Staying focused on your long-term plans can help you avoid panic selling. 

Selling when markets are low should be avoided if at all possible, as you could realise losses and you may miss out on the market recovery that can often follow. If you’ve chosen your own investments, you may be able to make some changes to your portfolio to make it more resilient. To find out more, watch our video on investment strategy. 

If you’re still considering selling and your investments are held in a stocks & shares ISA, you could keep the cash sale proceeds in your un-invested cash account until you’re ready to invest again. This means the money would still retain the tax advantages associated with holding it in an ISA.

We’re currently unable to offer advice in our branches – but we can still offer investment advice online through HSBC My Investment and by phone via our Wealth Advice Centre.

Our financial advisers are now set up to offer Premier Financial Advice by phone too. For more details, see our advice options.

Each of the services involves a one-off advice fee, along with applicable investment charges and eligibility criteria apply.

For information about how to seek independent financial advice, visit the Money Advice Service.