HK Market: How To Search & Buy Stocks



 

HOW TO SEARCH FOR HK STOCK CODE

Generally, for HK markets, besides using stock names, investors like to identify stocks via stock codes. For example, for the stock Tencent, investors also refer to as 0700.HK.

You may easily find stock codes on Yahoo Finance, here's the example for Tencent:


Other popular websites to search for HK stock codes are:
 
 

HOW TO SEARCH FOR HK STOCK ON LIMTAN

Search for the stock on Lim Tan using the stock name:

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HOW TO PLACE ORDER FOR HK MARKET

Placing order is similar to SG Market.
Find user guides here.

Some things to take note:
  • Settlement currency: You will have to choose the settlement currency, either HKD or SGD (currency you want to pay or receive in). Default is HKD. However, SGD is recommended unless you hold HKD in a local bank account. Speak to Lyndell if you are unsure. 
  • HK market prices are delayed: Quotes are delayed by at least 20 minutes. You may subscribe to live quotes of HK market via the Loyalty tab with your reward points or for a fee.

 

Online Trading Platform


Mobile Apps


Also, I recommend you to run through the HK Market FAQ on Lim Tan website, it contains lots of useful information.


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