Overview

Guaranteed Principal Protection at Maturity with Various Currency Linked Combinations

A relatively low risk currency-linked investment product. The amount of interest generated by the principal can be used for investment. Customise your currency combination along with option trading methods and enjoy 100% principal protection at maturity. You have an opportunity to capture potential returns according to your investment preference, outlook on currency exchange rate, and depending on the performance of the currencies.

*The above information is only a summary of the product features. Please refer to the "Important Facts Statement" for details. Terms and conditions apply.

Guaranteed Principal Protection at Maturity with Various Currency Linked Combinations
Guaranteed Principal Protection at Maturity with Various Currency Linked Combinations
Guaranteed Principal Protection at Maturity with Various Currency Linked Combinations
Guaranteed Principal Protection at Maturity with Various Currency Linked Combinations
Guaranteed Principal Protection at Maturity with Various Currency Linked Combinations
Detailed Information

Product Features

100% Principal Protection with Higher Potential Returns

100% Principal Protection with Higher Potential Returns

Invest 100% or 50% of the potential Interest Amount accrued by the Principal Amount in buying call or put options on an opportunity to earn a higher potential return. If the Forex trend is not what you expected, you could still receive the Principal Amount in full if you hold it till maturity

Flexible Currency Combinations

Flexible Currency Combinations

Choose between 8 currency options. HKD, USD, AUD, NZD, GBP, CAD, EUR or JPY. Choose any 1 as the Investment Currency, and choose any 2 currencies to form a currency pair (excluding the currency pair of USD/ HKD). Exchange to another currency not necessary.

Extensive Investment Choices

Extensive Investment Choices

Determine your Investment Period. Tenor can range from 1 - 2 weeks to 1, 3, or 6 months. The minimum Principal Amount is HKD$50,000 or its equivalent in another currency. Here to provide flexible choices for your various investment needs.

Multi Trading Channels

Multi Trading Channels

Subscribe to our investment products via Internet Banking or by calling the Manned Investment Hotline.

Trading hours: Mondays to Fridays 9:00am to 7:00pm except public holidays

*The above information is only a summary of the product features. Please refer to the "Important Facts Statement" for details. Terms and conditions apply.

Examples

How it works?
When entering into an Option Linked Investment contract with the Bank, you need to select:
  • The Investment Currency, the Principal Amount and the Currency Pair (the Linked Currency and the Counter Currency);
  • The option type: a. A call option on the Linked Currency (if you expect that the Linked Currency appreciates against the Counter Currency), or b. A put option on the Linked Currency (if you expect that the Linked Currency depreciates against the Counter Currency);
  • The premium for buying the option: all or half of the potential Interest Amount*. Based on the above information, the Strike Price and the Contract Amount of Option (expressed in the Linked Currency) will be agreed between you and the Bank accordingly.
  • The Investment Period.

*The Interest Amount means the Interest Amount accrued by the Principal Amount in the Investment Period based on the fixed deposit rate.

AUD is selected as the Investment Currency, with a Principal Amount of AUD $100,000. The potential Interest Amount generated is AUD215.28 (assuming fixed deposit rate 2.50% p.a.), the Interest Amount is then 100% invested to the call option, the net interest is 0. (the net interest would be AUD$107.64 if 50% of the interest is invested to the call option). The call option is expected that NZD (Linked Currency) appreciates against HKD (Counter Currency) after 1 month. On the maturity date, if NZD (Linked Currency) appreciates against HKD (Counter Currency), the customer will receive the Principal Amount (AUD) and the Investment Return in the Counter Currency (HKD). Otherwise the customer will only receive the Principal Amount (AUD).

Terms

Principal Amount

Principal Amount

AUD 100,000

Investment Currency

Investment Currency

AUD

Linked Currency

Linked Currency

NZD/HKD

Investment Period

Investment Period

1 month (31 days)

Strike Price (NZD/HKD)

Strike Price (NZD/HKD)

5.3605

Agreed between the customer and the Bank based on the above information

Contract Amount of Call Option

Contract Amount of Call Option

NZD 32,342

Agreed between the customer and the Bank based on the above information

On the maturity date, the Spot Price^ will be compared with the Strike Price#:
Scenario 1: The Linked Currency appreciates against the Counter Currency. The call option is exercised and the customer will receive the Principal Amount and Investment Return**
Scenario 2: The Linked Currency depreciates against the Counter Currency. The call option is not exercised, the customer receives the Principal Amount.

^The Spot Price refers to the spot exchange rate quoted by the Bank at 2:00 p.m. on the relevant Maturity Date. #The Strike Price means the exchange rate of the chosen Currency Pair agreed between you and the Bank when you enter into a Currency Linked Investments Contract with the Bank. **Investment Return = Contract Amount of Option being converted into the Counter Currency at the Spot Price – Contract Amount of Option being converted into the Counter Currency at the Strike Price

  • Scenario 1

    NZD appreciates against HKD
    (e.g. Spot Price = 5.5605)

    The amount received at maturity:

    AUD 100,000 + HKD 6,468.4

    100% Principal Amount (AUD)

    100% Principal Amount (AUD)

    +
    Investment Return (HKD)

    Investment Return (HKD)

    Principal Amount (Paid in Investment Currency) + Investment Return (Paid in Counter Currency)

    = AUD 100,000 + HKD (5.5605 x 32,342 - 5.3605 x 32342)

  • Scenario 2

    NZD depreciates against HKD
    (e.g. Spot Price = 5.1605)

    The amount received at maturity:

    AUD 100,000

    100% Principal Amount

    100% Principal Amount

    Principal Amount (Paid in Investment Currency)

    = AUD100,000

Linked Currency Expected to Appreciate

AUD is selected as the Investment Currency, with a Principal Amount of AUD $100,000. The potential Interest Amount generated is AUD215.28 (assuming fixed deposit rate 2.50% p.a.), 50% of the interest is then invested to the put option, the net interest is AUD107.64 (the net interest would be 0 if the interest is fully invested to the put option). The put option is expected that NZD (Linked Currency) depreciates against HKD (Counter Currency) after 1 month. . On the maturity date, if the NZD (Linked Currency) depreciates against the HKD (Counter Currency), the customer will receive the Principal Amount and the Net Interest Amount in AUD (Investment Currency) and the Investment Return in HKD (Counter Currency). Otherwise the customer will only receive the Principal Amount (AUD) and the Net Interest Amount.

Terms

Principal Amount

Principal Amount

AUD 100,000

Investment Currency

Investment Currency

AUD

Linked Currency

Linked Currency

NZD/HKD

Investment Period

Investment Period

1 month (31 days)

Strike Price (NZD/HKD)

Strike Price (NZD/HKD)

5.3605

Agreed between the customer and the Bank based on the above information

Contract Amount of Put Option

Contract Amount of Put Option

NZD 16,171

Agreed between the customer and the Bank based on the above information

On the maturity date, the Spot Price^ will be compared with the Strike Price#:
Scenario 1: The Linked Currency depreciates against the Counter Currency. The put option is exercised and the customer will receive the Principal Amount, Net Interest Amount and Investment Return**
Scenario 2: The Linked Currency appreciates against the Counter Currency. The put option is not exercised, the customer receives the Principal Amount and Net Interest Amount.

^The Spot Price refers to the spot exchange rate quoted by the Bank at 2:00 p.m. on the relevant Maturity Date. #The Strike Price means the exchange rate of the chosen Currency Pair agreed between you and the Bank when you enter into a Currency Linked Investments Contract with the Bank. **Investment Return = Contract Amount of Option being converted into the Counter Currency at the Strike Price – Contract Amount of Option being converted into the Counter Currency at the Spot Price

  • Scenario 1

    NZD depreciates against HKD (e.g. Spot Price = 5.1605)

    The amount received at maturity:

    AUD 100,107.64 + HKD 3,234.2

    100% Principal Amount plus Interest Rate

    100% Principal Amount plus Interest Rate

    +
    Investment Return

    Investment Return

    Principal Amount plus Net Interest Amount (Paid in Investment Currency) + Investment Return (Paid in Counter Currency)

    = AUD 100,000 + AUD 107.64+ HKD (5.3605 x 16,171 - 5.1605 x 16,171)

  • Scenario 2

    NZD appreciates against HKD (e.g. Spot Price = 5.5605)

    The amount received at maturity:

    AUD 100,107.64

    100% Principal Amount plus Net Interest Amount

    100% Principal Amount plus Net Interest Amount

    Principal Amount (Paid in Investment Currency) + Net Interest Amount (Paid in Investment Currency)

    = AUD 100,000 + AUD 107.64

Linked Currency expected to Depreciate

AUD is selected as the Investment Currency, with a Principal Amount of AUD $100,000. The potential Interest Amount generated is AUD215.28 (assuming fixed deposit rate 2.50% p.a.), the Interest Amount is then 100% invested to the call option, the net interest is 0. (the net interest would be AUD$107.64 if 50% of the interest is invested to the call option). The call option is expected that NZD (Linked Currency) appreciates against HKD (Counter Currency) after 1 month. On the maturity date, if NZD (Linked Currency) appreciates against HKD (Counter Currency), the customer will receive the Principal Amount (AUD) and the Investment Return in the Counter Currency (HKD). Otherwise the customer will only receive the Principal Amount (AUD).

Terms

Principal Amount

Principal Amount

AUD 100,000

Investment Currency

Investment Currency

AUD

Linked Currency

Linked Currency

NZD/HKD

Investment Period

Investment Period

1 month (31 days)

Strike Price (NZD/HKD)

Strike Price (NZD/HKD)

5.3605

Agreed between the customer and the Bank based on the above information

Contract Amount of Call Option

Contract Amount of Call Option

NZD 32,342

Agreed between the customer and the Bank based on the above information

On the maturity date, the Spot Price^ will be compared with the Strike Price#:
Scenario 1: The Linked Currency appreciates against the Counter Currency. The call option is exercised and the customer will receive the Principal Amount and Investment Return**
Scenario 2: The Linked Currency depreciates against the Counter Currency. The call option is not exercised, the customer receives the Principal Amount.

^The Spot Price refers to the spot exchange rate quoted by the Bank at 2:00 p.m. on the relevant Maturity Date. #The Strike Price means the exchange rate of the chosen Currency Pair agreed between you and the Bank when you enter into a Currency Linked Investments Contract with the Bank. **Investment Return = Contract Amount of Option being converted into the Counter Currency at the Spot Price – Contract Amount of Option being converted into the Counter Currency at the Strike Price

Scenario 1

NZD appreciates against HKD
(e.g. Spot Price = 5.5605)

The amount received at maturity:

AUD 100,000 + HKD 6,468.4

100% Principal Amount (AUD)

100% Principal Amount (AUD)

+
Investment Return (HKD)

Investment Return (HKD)

Principal Amount (Paid in Investment Currency) + Investment Return (Paid in Counter Currency)

= AUD 100,000 + HKD (5.5605 x 32,342 - 5.3605 x 32342)

Linked Currency Expected to Appreciate

AUD is selected as the Investment Currency, with a Principal Amount of AUD $100,000. The potential Interest Amount generated is AUD215.28 (assuming fixed deposit rate 2.50% p.a.), 50% of the interest is then invested to the put option, the net interest is AUD107.64 (the net interest would be 0 if the interest is fully invested to the put option). The put option is expected that NZD (Linked Currency) depreciates against HKD (Counter Currency) after 1 month. . On the maturity date, if the NZD (Linked Currency) depreciates against the HKD (Counter Currency), the customer will receive the Principal Amount and the Net Interest Amount in AUD (Investment Currency) and the Investment Return in HKD (Counter Currency). Otherwise the customer will only receive the Principal Amount (AUD) and the Net Interest Amount.

Terms

Principal Amount

Principal Amount

AUD 100,000

Investment Currency

Investment Currency

AUD

Linked Currency

Linked Currency

NZD/HKD

Investment Period

Investment Period

1 month (31 days)

Strike Price (NZD/HKD)

Strike Price (NZD/HKD)

5.3605

Agreed between the customer and the Bank based on the above information

Contract Amount of Put Option

Contract Amount of Put Option

NZD 16,171

Agreed between the customer and the Bank based on the above information

On the maturity date, the Spot Price^ will be compared with the Strike Price#:
Scenario 1: The Linked Currency depreciates against the Counter Currency. The put option is exercised and the customer will receive the Principal Amount, Net Interest Amount and Investment Return**
Scenario 2: The Linked Currency appreciates against the Counter Currency. The put option is not exercised, the customer receives the Principal Amount and Net Interest Amount.

^The Spot Price refers to the spot exchange rate quoted by the Bank at 2:00 p.m. on the relevant Maturity Date. #The Strike Price means the exchange rate of the chosen Currency Pair agreed between you and the Bank when you enter into a Currency Linked Investments Contract with the Bank. **Investment Return = Contract Amount of Option being converted into the Counter Currency at the Strike Price – Contract Amount of Option being converted into the Counter Currency at the Spot Price

Scenario 1

NZD depreciates against HKD (e.g. Spot Price = 5.1605)

The amount received at maturity:

AUD 100,107.64 + HKD 3,234.2

100% Principal Amount plus Interest Rate

100% Principal Amount plus Interest Rate

+
Investment Return

Investment Return

Principal Amount plus Net Interest Amount (Paid in Investment Currency) + Investment Return (Paid in Counter Currency)

= AUD 100,000 + AUD 107.64+ HKD (5.3605 x 16,171 - 5.1605 x 16,171)

Linked Currency Expected to Appreciate

In extreme cases, assuming that the Bank becomes insolvent or defaults on its obligations under this product, you may get nothing back. The above illustrative example and the scenario analysis are prepared with hypothetical data, and not based on the past performance of the currencies as stated herein. They are for reference only and do not guarantee or represent the final returns of Option Linked Investment. The above hypothetical examples should not be relied on as an indication of the actual performance of the Linked Currency or this product. You should not rely on these examples when making an investment decision.

User Guide

Account Opening and Transaction Process

If you do not own a Currency Linked Investments Account
Make an AppointmentOpen
If you own a Currency Linked Investments Account
Place an OrderOpen
1Log into Internet Banking, open “Option Linked Investment”
1Log into Internet Banking, open “Option Linked Investment”

Latest Foreign Currency Exchange Information

  • This is a structured product involving derivatives. Do not invest in it unless you fully understand and are willing to assume the risks associated with it. If you are in any doubt about the risks involved in the product, you may clarify with the intermediary or seek independent professional advice. The investment decision is yours but you should not invest in this product unless the intermediary who sells it to you has explained to you that this product is suitable for you having regard to your financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives.
  • This product is only principal protected if you hold it till maturity.
  • Before making any investment decision, you should take your own independent review on whether the product is suitable for you in light of your own financial situation, investment experience, investment objectives, investment horizon, willingness and ability to bear risks, and whether you understand the nature and risks of the product. If in doubt, you should seek advice from independent financial advisers.
  • This promotional material is for reference only. It is not and does not by itself constitute any offer, solicitation or recommendation to buy, sell or provide any investment product or service.
  • This is a structured product involving derivatives. Do not invest in it unless you fully understand and are willing to assume the risks associated with it. If you are in any doubt about the risks involved in the product, you may clarify with the intermediary or seek independent professional advice. The investment decision is yours but you should not invest in this product unless the intermediary who sells it to you has explained to you that this product is suitable for you having regard to your financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives.
  • This product is only principal protected if you hold it till maturity.
  • Before making any investment decision, you should take your own independent review on whether the product is suitable for you in light of your own financial situation, investment experience, investment objectives, investment horizon, willingness and ability to bear risks, and whether you understand the nature and risks of the product. If in doubt, you should seek advice from independent financial advisers.
  • This promotional material is for reference only. It is not and does not by itself constitute any offer, solicitation or recommendation to buy, sell or provide any investment product or service.

This product is subject to the relevant terms and conditions. For details, please contact our branch staff.

The following risk disclosure statements cannot disclose all the risks involved. Prior to trading or investment, you should collect and study the information required for your investment. You should take your own independent review and seek independent professional advice, if necessary, on whether this product is suitable for you in light of your risk appetite, financial situation, investment experience, investment objectives and investment horizon. If you are uncertain of or have not understood any aspect of the following risk disclosure statements or the nature and risks involved in trading or investment, you should seek independent advice.

Risk Disclosure Statement on Currency Linked Investments – Option Linked Investment ("this product")

  • Not a time deposit - This product is NOT equivalent to, nor should it be treated as a substitute for, time deposit. It is NOT a protected deposit and is NOT protected by the Deposit Protection Scheme in Hong Kong.
  • Derivatives risk - This product is embedded with a FX option. Transactions involving options involve a high degree of risk. By investing in this product, you agree to use all or half of the potential Interest Amount of the Principal Amount to buy the FX option which may expire without value at maturity.
  • Maximum potential loss - This product is principal protected (if hold till maturity). In the worst case scenario, you may lose all of the Interest Amount. The Principal Amount, the Net Interest Amount (if any) and the Investment Return (if any) are also subject to the Credit Risk of the Bank.
  • Not the same as buying the Linked Currency - Investing in this product is not the same as buying the Linked Currency directly. You have no rights in the Linked Currency during the Investment Period. Movements in the market price of the Linked Currency may not lead to any corresponding change in the performance of this product.
  • Market risk - The return of this product is linked to the exchange rates of the Linked Currency. Movements in exchange rates can be unpredictable, sudden and drastic, and affected by complex political and economic factors. You will be taking the risk of suffering loss due to the fluctuations of the exchange rates.
  • Liquidity risk - This product is designed to be held till maturity. Once the transaction for this product is confirmed, no partial or full withdrawal will be allowed before maturity except with our consent.
  • Credit risk of the Bank - This product is not backed by any collateral. If you invest in this product, you will be taking the credit risk of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited.
  • Currency risk - If the Investment Currency and/or the Counter Currency of the Investment Return is/are not your home currency, and you choose to convert it back to your home currency upon maturity, you should note that exchange rate fluctuations may have an adverse impact on, and the potential loss may offset (or even exceed), the potential return of the product.
Download the BOCHK Mobile Banking app