A brokerage account from Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited. You can trade US stocks and ETFs · Trade global markets with low commissions. Commissions run at US$0.65 · US$0.85 · US$0.01 · 0.1% · 3% (for example HK · stocks (fixed commission) · 0.08% · ≥HK$18). The platform fee is US$0 (not applicable - IBKR charges no platform fee (the commissions overview page states there are no added spreads, platform fees, or account minimums)). The custody fee is US$0 (not applicable - IBKR charges no custody fee; third parties may charge one (IBKR charges no custody fees. Custody fees may be charged by third parties.)). The minimum deposit is US$0. Opening requirements: Proof of identity and date of birth (choose one): Hong Kong permanent identity card; if you do not hold a Hong Kong permanent identity card, a passport.
Fit
Who it suits
Investors who want US market access
Investors who can meet the US$0 minimum deposit
Key facts
Key facts
Markets & regulation
Markets
US stocks and ETFs · Trade global markets with low commissions
Regulator
To be verified
Trading fees
Commission
US$0.65 · US$0.85 · US$0.01 · 0.1% · 3%
platform fee US$0 · not applicable - IBKR charges no platform fee (the commissions overview page states there are no added spreads, platform fees, or account minimums)
custody fee US$0 · not applicable - IBKR charges no custody fee; third parties may charge one (IBKR charges no custody fees. Custody fees may be charged by third parties.)
HKstocks (tiered commission, from 0.015%)0.05% · ≥HK$18
HKwarrants and structured products (fixed commission)0.08% · ≥HK$10
HKwarrants and structured products (tiered commission, from 0.015%)0.05% · ≥HK$12
Opening
Minimum deposit
US$0
Effective from
21 Sep 2026
Proof of identity and date of birth (choose one): Hong Kong permanent identity card; if you do not hold a Hong Kong permanent identity card, a passport.
Proof of address: a utility bill (electricity, water, telephone including mobile, or gas) must be issued within the last three months and show the account holder's full name and address; a tenancy agreement or mortgage statement, title deed, credit card statement, government letter/document, home insurance document or home security system bill is also accepted.
As required by the SFC, one of four options must be chosen to complete identity verification and sign a confirmation: (1) visit a Hong Kong office in person (Admiralty or Kwun Tong); (2) mail a professionally certified copy of the identity document and the confirmation; (3) mail a copy of the identity document and the confirmation together with a cheque for at least HKD 10,000 drawn on a Hong Kong bank account; (4) link a Hong Kong bank account (deposits and withdrawals will then be limited to that account and to HKD, CNH and USD).
The application requires: name, address, date of birth, nationality, tax residence and identification number, Hong Kong identity card number, employer name and address, assets and income information, investment objectives and experience, and bank or third-party broker account numbers (for funding and cheque deposits).
Interactive Brokers Hong Kong Limited