Yuanta Securities-Overview of Minimum Deposit, Spreads & Leverage

WikiFX | 2025-05-28 15:56

Ikhtisar：Founded in 1992, Yuanta is governed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. The company provides a variety of trading tools including stocks, futures, and derivatives. Though it lacks a demo account, it helps multi-platform trading with in-house created technologies and provides localised support via phone and email.

Yuanta Review Summary
Founded	1992
Registered Country/Region	Hong Kong
Regulation	SFC
Market Instruments	Stocks, derivatives, futures & options
Demo Account	❌
Trading Platform	eWinner, YSHK SP Trader
Minimum Deposit	/
Customer Support	Phone: (852) 3555-7878
	Fax: (852) 3555-7889
	Email: HK.services.brk@yuanta.com

Yuanta Information

Founded in 1992, Yuanta is governed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. The company provides a variety of trading tools including stocks, futures, and derivatives. Though it lacks a demo account, it helps multi-platform trading with in-house created technologies and provides localised support via phone and email.

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Regulated by Hong Kong SFC	No demo accounts
Supports multi-market trading through one login	Some service fees (e.g., nominee services) can be high
Offers broad product coverage: stocks, futures, options	No clearly stated minimum deposit

Is Yuanta Legit?

Yes, Yuanta is regulated by Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC).

Licensed Entity	Regulated by	Regulated License	Current Status	License Type	License No.
Yuanta Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited	Hong Kong, China	SFC	Regulated	Dealing in futures contracts	ABS015
Yuanta Futures (HK) Co., Limited	Hong Kong, China	SFC	Regulated	Dealing in futures contracts	AXQ690
Yuanta Asia Investment (Hong Kong) Limited	Hong Kong, China	SFC	Exceeded	Dealing in securities	ABZ023

What Can I Trade on Yuanta?

Mainly covering stock trading, derivative products, and futures & options, the organization provides a broad spectrum of financial products and services.

Trading Products	Details
Stock Trading	HK Stocks, SH Stocks, SZ Stocks, Taiwan Stocks, US Stocks, China B Shares, Overseas Stocks
Derivative Products	Callable Bull / Bear Contracts, Derivative Warrants
Futures & Options	Futures, Options, Trading Details, Contract Specifications, Margin Requirements

Yuanta Fees

Though some administrative and nominee service fees could be on the higher side, Yuanta's fees are usually in line with industry standards, with standard commission and interest rates similar to major Hong Kong brokers.

Item	Charge
Standard Commission Rate	0.25% of transaction amount, Minimum HK$100
Standard Margin Interest Rate	Prime Rate + 5%
Stamp Duty	0.10% (after 17 Nov 2023), 0.13% (before), min HK$1
Transaction Levy	0.0027% of transaction amount
Trading Fee	0.00565% of transaction amount (since Jan 2023)
CCASS Fee	0.002%, min HK$2, max HK$100
Italian Financial Transaction Tax	0.2% of transaction amount
FRC Transaction Levy	0.00015% of transaction amount

Trading Platform

Yuanta offers a suite of trading platforms under the eWinner and YSHK SP Trader brands, designed for both desktop and mobile users.

Trading Platform	Supported	Available Devices
eWinner	✔	Web, PC, iOS, Android
YSHK SP Trader	✔	PC, iOS, Android

Deposit and Withdrawal

Yuanta does not charge deposit or withdrawal fees directly, but third-party banks may impose charges depending on the method (especially for CHATS/RTGS and overseas remittance). No specific minimum deposit amount is mentioned in the policy.

Payment Method	Fees (Yuanta)	Processing Time	Notes
Cheque Deposit	0	Next business day	Cheque copy & receipt with account info required
Local Bank Transfer	0 (via SCBHK), others may charge	Same business day	SCBHK transfers free; non-SCBHK/CHATS may incur fees
CHATS/RTGS	Waived under HKD/RMB 1 million (temp.)	Same business day	Larger amounts may incur third-party charges
Overseas Remittance	Yuanta: 0; Bank charges apply	1–2 business days (depends on correspondent bank)	Full bank and SWIFT details required per currency
Mobile App (2FA)	0	Same day (if before cutoff)	Withdrawal via mobile app requires authentication
Email Instruction	0	Processed on same or next business day	Must email with account name & number before cutoff (5:00pm HKT)