Recently, a friend asked me how to open a Hong Kong stock account, and I realized that choosing a Hong Kong broker is really not easy. I’ve researched for a while and found that it mainly depends on whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, and whether you're willing to deal with international remittances.

If you're just starting to trade Hong Kong stocks, Changjiang Securities is quite suitable, with trading commissions starting at 0.03%, and there are plenty of investors and analysts on the platform to interact with, making it feel like an investment community. But you need to deposit at least 11,000 HKD first. On the other hand, if you already have some experience and want a platform to handle global investments, Interactive Brokers (IB) can trade in 135 markets. Although the interface is a bit complex, its features are really powerful, and the financing rates are relatively low.

Another issue is whether you have a Hong Kong bank card. Huasheng Securities’ advantage is that you don’t need one; you can open an account directly, and it also integrates financial news from Sina.com, which is quite convenient for Taiwanese users. Webull Securities has the lowest handling fees and often runs zero-commission promotions, which is pretty good. Futu Securities, because of Tencent’s investment, has a particularly user-friendly app, and its social features are also active.

Honestly, with so many Hong Kong brokers to choose from, it mainly depends on your needs. Some think opening a Hong Kong broker account directly is cost-effective, saving a lot of handling fees; others prefer to go through Taiwanese brokers for omnibus trading, feeling more secure keeping their money in Taiwan. I personally think that if you’re planning to invest in Hong Kong stocks long-term, opening a Hong Kong broker account directly would be more cost-efficient.