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In my experience as a trader, HSBC stands out primarily for the diversity of its available financial instruments, though not specifically in traditional forex or derivative products. When I examined what HSBC offers, I noticed that the available instruments are more focused on shares, trusts, bonds and certificates of deposit, structured products, warrants, IPOs, and gold, with a notable emphasis on ESG and sustainable investing products. For someone interested in broad-based portfolio management with access to a variety of investment vehicles under one platform, this breadth is advantageous. However, I should highlight that HSBC does not provide forex, commodities, indices, options, ETFs, or cryptocurrencies. This limitation is an important consideration if your strategy relies heavily on these asset classes. Looking at the fee structure, I appreciate that HSBC is transparent and has a commission-free approach for investment trading. Instead, costs are incurred through service charges attached to products like loans, overdrafts, and specific investment services. While the absence of commission may initially seem attractive, I know from experience that the overall costs depend on how you utilize the bank’s wider financial services, and the fees can be complex to navigate. Therefore, I recommend that anyone considering HSBC for trading should carefully examine the specific terms for each product and consider how ancillary fees might affect total costs. As with any major financial institution, keeping a close watch on the actual structure of fees remains critical to managing expenses and protecting your capital.