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Online fund platform 

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

Research, buy, sell and switch investments

Our Global Investment Centre is our online fund platform that's designed for more confident investors, as you can make your own decisions.

Explore our entire range of funds from HSBC and other leading fund managers. And, use a handy research tool to compare up to 5 funds.

New to investing? Our ready-made portfolios could be more suitable if you're getting to grips with investing. 

Be sure to also have some money saved for emergencies – ideally 3-6 months of living expenses. That way you won't need to sell your investment to cover any unexpected costs. Remember, the value of investments can go up and down, so you may not get back what you invest. Eligibility criteria and fees apply.

Investment goals

Discover a smart way to invest and track your long-term goals in the app. Investing carries risk – so you could get back less than you invest.

Eligibility criteria and fees apply.

How our Global Investment Centre could help you

Choose from a wide range of funds

There's a wide range of funds including index trackers, from us and other leading fund managers for you to choose from. 

Make an informed choice

Compare factors such as the performance, rating and fees of up to 5 funds at a time to help you decide.

Start investing with £50

Invest in a fund today with £50, then set up regular investments from £50 a month.

Easy access to your money

You should aim to invest for at least 5 years. But your money isn't locked away – you can sell your investments and the money will usually be in your account within 4 business days.

Explore the available funds

You can choose from a wide range of open-ended investment companies (OEICs) and unit trust funds, including index trackers. As well as HSBC funds, we also offer funds from other leading fund managers. 

See which funds we offer and view their costs and charges. 

Who can apply?

To access our Global Investment Centre, you'll need to open a stocks and shares ISA or a general investment account.

 
You can open one if:

  • you have an HSBC current account or savings account (excluding the Online Bonus Saver and Fixed-rate Saver)
  • you're a UK resident with a permanent UK residential address
  • you're at least 18 years old
  • you’re not a US national/citizen/resident (eg a US passport holder)

Before you apply

Do you need to tell us about your personal situation?

We want you to be comfortable with any investment choice you make.

So, if you might be experiencing something that could impact your decisions, from a mental or physical health condition to a change in your life at home, you can get in touch with our Wealth team who can better understand your situation and can offer support.

Fees

There are no fees to open a Global Investment Centre account.

There's just an annual account fee of 0.25% of whatever you invest and it's taken quarterly from your nominated HSBC account. For example, a £1,000 investment would have a £2.50 account fee. 

Fund managers also apply an annual management charge and there are other expenses which are deducted directly from the fund.

Before investing, you’ll see a breakdown of all of the charges in the relevant 'Costs and Charges' PDF.

How to use our online fund platform

To use the Global Investment Centre follow these 3 steps.

1. Open an investment account

First, you'll need to open a stocks & shares ISA or a general investment account to hold your investments. Alongside your investment account, an Uninvested Cash Account (UCA) will also be opened for you.

2. Search and compare funds

Once you can access Global Investment Centre you can research and compare the different investment options.

3. Buy your investment

When you're ready to invest, you can either make an investment from £50, or set up regular investments from £50 a month.

Apply for your investment account

Already an HSBC customer?

Log on to your online banking to apply for a Global Investment Centre account. 

Once you've successfully applied, your account will be ready to use straight away.

Not yet registered for online banking? Register now

New to HSBC?

To use the Global Investment Centre to invest, you'll first need to open an HSBC current or savings account and register for online banking.

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