We believe in creating a diversified portfolio for you, with a considered blend of investment products that complement each other and work towards maximising your returns. At the same time our ‘open architecture’ approach means we will connect you to advice on any specific products from the HSBC Group and beyond, so you can explore all the investment options that you may have in mind.

Our extensive product range offers investment solutions tailored to the needs of the most sophisticated clients.

We consider a holistic and personalised portfolio review that includes an in-depth discussion of your risk tolerance and investment objective to be the starting point of any portfolio management activities. Dedicated Investment Counsellors for our high net worth clientele prepares a suitable proposal and allocation for your assets in line with our global investment process.

Core/Satellite is a two-step approach for investors seeking a stable, long-term strategy to capture the performance of financial markets, but who are also willing to take further steps to enhance the performance of their portfolios.

The core strategy
The core of your investment will consist of a strategic asset allocation - a stable set of carefully-selected well-diversified investments - around which satellite investments can seek out performance. A strong core captures a range of opportunities from a selection of asset classes.

Core solutions
Given the importance of a balanced asset allocation in generating performance, the core component of your portfolio should be managed as a whole solution rather than as a collection of individual investments. Moreover, it should be carefully monitored in order to respond to changes in the financial markets as they occur and to remain consistent with your global level of risk tolerance.

The satellite strategy
While the role of the core component is to capture market performance over the long term, the satellite component is tactical in nature. This complementary module allows you to add alpha to your portfolio by taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.

Satellite investments achieve this by increasing the expected return of your portfolio without having to switch out of core long term holdings.

Satellite solutions
The range of financial instruments that can be used as satellite investments is virtually unlimited, but depends on your core holdings as well as on the market context. Examples of satellite investments include mutual funds, structured products, commodities and real estate, among others. Our specialists will help you make optimal financial decisions.

Do you prefer to delegate the management of your wealth to specialists?
Discretionary investment portfolios are for you
The HSBC Private Bank Investment Services team want to help you preserve your wealth in line with the investment objectives you have set out. To ensure your portfolio reflects your situation and investment outlook, we refine an individual strategy that fits in with your time scale, risk tolerance and liquidity needs. We identify opportunities, allocate to the appropriate asset classes, manage risk and seek to maximise returns. Your relationship manager works closely with portfolio managers to ensure we stay on track to achieve your objectives. Crucially, you are kept informed throughout. We talk with you about the markets and the performance of your portfolio on a regular basis.

Do you prefer to be directly involved in the process of managing your investments?
Advisory investment services are for you
Having the right asset allocation is by far the key factor in portfolio returns. Our service starts by determining your objectives. We then construct a suitable portfolio, applying the agreed strategy. The portfolio is regularly rebalanced, always with an eye to maximising returns and minimising risk. We monitor your financial assets to ensure that your portfolio fully reflects your objectives at all times. Our experts are on hand to share advice on investment strategies, discuss short and long-term opportunities and help optimise your asset allocation. Depending on your needs you can also speak directly to specialists in specific sectors, asset classes or regional markets.

It is important to note that the capital value of, and income from, any investment may go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount invested.