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HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA) is a publicly traded diversified banking business based in the UK which employs around 214,000 staff. HSBC is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and traded in sterling. Its current price of 692.10p is 3.0% up on its price a month ago (672.20p).
How to buy shares in HSBC
- Open a brokerage account. Choose from our top broker picks or compare brokers in depth. Then, complete an application.
- Fund your account. Add money to your account via bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
- Search the platform by ticker symbol. HSBA in this case.
- Choose an order type. Place a market order or limit order with your preferred number of shares or dollar amount.
- Submit the order. It's that simple.
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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
Alternative ways to invest in HSBC
Buying shares in just one company is generally considered a riskier bet than investing in a range of investments - AKA a "diversified portfolio". Experts generally recommend holding a mix of investments in specific assets and funds. Funds are ready-made portfolios of multiple companies' shares (potentially including HSBC), and the idea is that drops in the value of one constituent company's share price might be offset by rises in others.
HSBC is a major part of the London stock exchange, so it's included in many global funds and investment trusts, as well as tracker-style exchange traded funds (ETFs).
| Fund | Icon | 5-year performance (to August 2024) | 1-year performance (to August 2024) | Link to invest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers FTSE 100 (XDUK) |  | 31.44% | 10.09% | Invest with HLCapital at risk |
| iShares Core FTSE 100 (CUKX) |  | 31.39% | 9.60% | Invest with eToroCapital at risk |
| Invesco FTSE 100 (S100) |  | 30.75% | 9.76% | Invest with HLCapital at risk |
| HSBC FTSE 100 (HUKX) |  | 11.99% | 6.09% | Invest with XTBCapital at risk |
| Amundi FTSE 100 (100D) |  | 11.93% | 5.35% | Invest with HLCapital at risk |
| iShares Core FTSE 100 (Dist)(ISF) | | 8.14% | 5.57% | Invest with XTBCapital at risk |
| Vanguard FTSE 100 (VUKE) |  | 8.07% | 5.67% | Invest with XTBCapital at risk |
| 1 week (2024-10-21) | 2.08% |
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| 1 month (2024-09-28) | 2.96% |
| 3 months (2024-07-28) | 5.67% |
| 6 months (2024-04-28) | 9.10% |
| 1 year (2023-10-28) | 24.23% |
| 2 years (2022-10-28) | 82.45% |
| 3 years (2021-10-28) | 90.34% |
| 5 years (2019-10-28) | 47.34% |
The gauge below shows real-time ratings that are based on 26 popular indicators such as moving averages, for specific time periods. It's not a recommendation but is simply technical analysis that can form part of your research.
Finder might not agree with the analysis and we take no responsibility. We also give no representations or warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on this page.
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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
Is HSBC under- or over-valued?
Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value. Check out the HSBC P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.
HSBC's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 8x. In other words, HSBC's shares trade at around 8x recent earnings.
That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the United Kingdom stock market as of 09 November, 2023 (10). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.
However, HSBC's P/E ratio is best considered in relation to those of others within the industry or those of similar companies.
- Citigroup (C.US): 18.00
- Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.LSE): 0.09
- Bank of America (BAC.US): 15.34
- Standard Chartered (STAN.LSE): 9.73
HSBC's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 6.0429. Higher PEG ratios such as this can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value given the current rate of growth.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into HSBC's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
However, it's sensible to consider HSBC's PEG ratio in relation to those of similar companies.
- Citigroup (C.US): 0.70
- Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.LSE): 1.81
- Bank of America (BAC.US): 1.93
- Standard Chartered (STAN.LSE): 0.81
HSBC's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is a whopping £0 billion (£0 billion).
The EBITDA is a measure of HSBC's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
To put that into context you can compare it against similar companies.
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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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