Which brokers offer share CFDs on Hong Kong stocks like Tencent and HSBC?
Verdict
- Pepperstone is our pick for Hong Kong share CFDs: it lists 46 HKEX share CFDs, with commission of 0.2% per side on its international site.
- We could not confirm from Pepperstone's published pages that Tencent or HSBC are among those 46, so search the symbol in the platform before you fund.
- HSBC is also listed in London; Pepperstone offers 100+ LSE share CFDs, but again the specific name is not in our verified data.
- Pepperstone serves Hong Kong residents from the Bahamas (SCB, SIA-F217) and holds no SFC licence.
Most CFD brokers built their share lists around US and European stocks, so Hong Kong names are thinner on the ground. Pepperstone is one of the few in our coverage that publishes an HKEX share-CFD range, and it is our pick here. We are upfront about one gap: its pages give a count, not the full list.
Pepperstone's Hong Kong share CFDs
Pepperstone says it offers 46 share CFDs on HKEX-listed companies, alongside about 200 on the ASX and more than 600 US names. Commission on Hong Kong shares is 0.2% of the position value per side on its international site, which is the site that serves Hong Kong residents. Pepperstone's own pages disagree here: the UK costs page shows 0.15%, so use 0.2% as the figure that applies to you. Retail leverage on share CFDs is up to 1:20. Because the 46 names are not listed on the pages we checked, open the platform's symbol search for Tencent (700) and HSBC (5) before you deposit.
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What a Hong Kong share CFD costs
Percentage commission scales with the trade, so it suits larger, less frequent positions better than small scalps. Examples at 0.2% per side, before the spread and overnight financing:
| Position value | Commission to open | Commission to close | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| HK$20,000 | HK$40 | HK$40 | HK$80 |
| HK$100,000 | HK$200 | HK$200 | HK$400 |
| HK$500,000 | HK$1,000 | HK$1,000 | HK$2,000 |
Capital.com and XS
Capital.com and XS both accept Hong Kong residents, but our verified data holds no Hong Kong share list or share commission for either, so we cannot tell you whether they carry Tencent or HSBC. Search each platform's instrument list directly. If you would rather own the shares than trade CFDs, an SFC-licensed securities broker is the more natural route; Saxo Capital Markets HK Limited and Tiger Brokers (HK) Global Limited are both on the SFC register.
CFD or the real share?
- A CFD lets you go short and use leverage, but you never own the share or vote.
- Overnight financing applies to leveraged CFD positions, so long holds cost more over time.
- Dividends are usually handled as cash adjustments, not paid as shareholder income.
- Your counterparty is the broker's Bahamas company, not the exchange.
Sources
Pepperstone and SFC pages used for this answer.
Does Pepperstone offer Tencent CFDs?
Pepperstone lists 46 HKEX share CFDs, but its published pages do not name them, so we could not confirm Tencent. Check the symbol in the platform.
What is Pepperstone's commission on Hong Kong shares?
0.2% per side on the international site that serves Hong Kong residents. The UK site shows 0.15%, which applies to UK clients.
Can I short Hong Kong stocks with a CFD?
Yes, CFDs let you sell first. Losses on a short are open-ended as the price rises, so use a stop-loss.
CFDs are complex, leveraged products with a high risk of losing money quickly. Make sure you understand how they work and can afford the risk before you trade. This page is not investment advice; check each broker's current terms on its own site.