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Brokers by Country · HK

Stock Brokers in Hong Kong, 2026

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Hong Kong's retail leveraged FX market is gated by the SFC's Type 3 licence, which only a handful of firms hold (KGI, Phillip Securities, Saxo Capital Markets HK among them). Most international CFD brokers are not authorised under Type 3 and serve Hong Kong residents only via overseas entities; the SFC has issued repeated alerts naming offshore platforms targeting Hong Kong investors.

3 / 4 brokers accept Hong Kong

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01XM Group

    ASICCySECIFSC
    Open account at XM Group →
    Avg spread
    1.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $13.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/AU retail: 1:30 · XM Global (offshore entity): up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum makes starting cheap · Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list

    Fits ifYou want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum deposit
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full XM Group details →

  2. 02Libertex

    SVG FSA
    Open account at Libertex →
    Avg spread
    0.50pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $5.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:999
    Libertex International (St. Vincent & the Grenadines). EU/EEA residents are served by the separate CySEC-regulated entity at 1:30.

    $10 minimum + Forex Club heritage (founded 1997) — long operating history · Offshore SVG (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) registration only — no tier-1 (FCA/ASIC) or EU (CySEC) oversight

    Fits ifYou have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform

    Founded in 1997 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Libertex details →

  3. 03RoboForex

    IFSC
    Open account at RoboForex →
    Avg spread
    0.20pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $6.00
    incl. $4 commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:500
    IFSC Belize offshore only — ECN tier; separate Pro account reaches 1:2000

    ECN account: 0.2 typical + $4 round-turn ≈ $6/lot — among cheapest commission tiers in our list · IFSC Belize only — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

    Fits ifYou're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimum
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full RoboForex details →

Country context

Regulator
SFC · Securities and Futures Commission — Type 3 licence required for leveraged FX trading with retail clients
Currency
HKD
Payment methods
FPSBank transferVisaMastercard
Tax

Hong Kong has no capital gains tax and no tax on forex or CFD profits for individuals not carrying on a trade in Hong Kong. Profits are only taxable as Profits Tax (15% standard rate) where trading constitutes a business — the threshold tests revenue, frequency and dedication of resources.

Retail trading rules

SFC-licensed Type 3 firms must comply with paid-up capital, segregation and disclosure requirements; there is no statutory leverage cap, but most licensed providers offer 1:20 to 1:50 on majors. The SFC restricts marketing of leveraged FX to professional investors above a defined wealth threshold, which pushes mass-market retail flow toward offshore brands.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Hong Kong?+

3 of 4 brokers in our ranking accept Hong Kong: XM Group, Libertex, RoboForex.

Who regulates brokers for Hong Kong?+

Primary regulator: SFC — Securities and Futures Commission — Type 3 licence required for leveraged FX trading with retail clients.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: FPS, Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard.

What are the tax rules for trading in Hong Kong?+

Hong Kong has no capital gains tax and no tax on forex or CFD profits for individuals not carrying on a trade in Hong Kong. Profits are only taxable as Profits Tax (15% standard rate) where trading constitutes a business — the threshold tests revenue, frequency and dedication of resources.

Scope of coverage

Brokers tracked
14
Regulators indexed
55
Regulator actions logged
2
Latest pricing verification
Jun 1, 2026

Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.