Equity Linked Investments - BOCHK
Opportunities to obtain potential returns according to the performance of stocks 
Flexible investment period to capture market opportunities 
Investment involves risks.
The relevant products, services and promotional offers are subject to terms and conditions.
Overview
Flexibly capture investment opportunities during the periods of narrow fluctuations in the stock market
Equity Linked Investment (“ELI”) linked to stocks. 
You have the opportunity to earn higher potential returns or buy the linked stock at a pre-defined price according to the performance of linked stock.
The above information is only a summary of the product features. Please refer to the "The offering Documents of Single ELIs / Single EKI ELIs" or "The offering Documents of Basket ELIs / Basket EKI ELIs" of the Equity Linked Investments for details. Terms and conditions apply.
Product Features
Higher Potential Return
Higher Potential Return
According to the performance of the linked stock, investors have chance to receive a higher potential return.
Extensive Investment Combination
Extensive Investment Combination
More than 100 stocks can be linked, and multiple currencies can be selected as the investment principal.
Flexible Investment Period
Flexible Investment Period
The investment period ranges from 1  to 11 months, and the minimum investment amount is equivalent to HK$100,000.
Airbag Mechanism
Airbag Mechanism
Airbag is a special feature often made available in some equity linked products. The settlement arrangement will depend on whether the airbag mechanism is triggered on the maturity date. 
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Investment involves risks.
Terms and conditions apply to the relevant products, services and offers.

Example

Here is a 4-month daily callable ELI with expiry Knock-in feature (Airbag), the Coupon Rate is 9% and the Put Strike Price is HK$48, which is suitable for investors who want to obtain higher potential interest distribution and are willing to buy the underlying stock at a target price of HK$48. Below are 3 different scenarios to help you understand how the closing price of the linked stock affects your total return.
Investment Amount
HK$100,000
Coupon Rate
9% p.a
Initial Price
HK$50
Put Strike Price
HK$48
(96% of the Initial Price)
Autocall Price
HK$52
(104% of the Initial Price)
Knock-in Price (Airbag)
HK$43
(86% of the Initial Price)
Issue Date
This is the date as specified in the relevant Term Sheet on which we issue the series of our ELIs. The Issue Date will be set as a number of Business Days, being 3 to 10 Business Days after the Trade Date as specified in the relevant Term Sheet
Investment Period
This is the period between the date on which all the terms and conditions of our ELIs you wish to purchase are finalised and the date on which the settlement at expiry is scheduled to be determined, i.e. the period from the scheduled Trade Date to the scheduled Valuation Date (both days inclusive)
Trade Date
This is the date on which all terms applicable to our ELIs are finalised and we will specify the Trade Date (which will be the last day of the Offer Period) in the relevant Term Sheet. We will record the Initial Price of the Linked Stock on the Trade Date
Observation Period
This is a period in respect of which a Potential Distribution Amount (if any) may be payable. An Observation Period commences from but excluding the relevant Period Start Date to and including the relevant Period End Date, as specified in the relevant Term Sheet
Valuation Date
If our ELIs are not early terminated, this is the date on which the Closing Price of the Linked Stock is recorded and the mode of settlement at expiry of our ELIs is determined. The relevant Term Sheet will specify the scheduled Valuation Date. The Valuation Date is subject to postponement for up to 8 Scheduled Trading Days as a result of a Disrupted Day as described in the General Terms and Conditions
Period End Date
It means each date specified as such in the Term Sheet
Initial Price
Initial Price is the closing price of the linked stock on the trade date of the ELI
Put Strike Price
Put Strike Price is usually set at a specified percentage that is below the Initial Price, it is the benchmark price used to determine the Stock Amount on the Settlement Date
Autocall Price
The ELI will be terminated before maturity if the closing price of the linked stock is at or above the Autocall Price within the Autocall Period. You will receive the Investment Amount together with Potential Distribution Amount accrued up to the relevant Autocall Date
Knock-in Price (Airbag)
If the closing price of the linked stock is below Knock-in Price(Airbag) on the Valuation Date, you will receive physical shares of the linked stock at Put Strike Price together with the cash payment of fractional shares and Potential Distribution Amount
The closing price of the linked stock is at or above the Autocall Price during the Autocall Period
Generally, the Autocall feature will be effective from the 1st Period End Date. As the closing price of linked stock is HK$53 on the 5th trading day of 2nd Observation Period which is higher than Autocall Price of HK$52. The Autocall feature is triggered. You will receive the Investment Amount together with Potential Distribution Amount accrued up to the relevant Autocall Date. 
Date
5th trading day of
2nd Observation Period
Autocall Price > The closing price of the linked stock
HK$53 > HK$52
You will receive all below
Investment Amount
HK$100,000
Total Potential Distribution Amount
HK$928.57
Total Potential Distribution Amount
= Investment Amount*(Coupon Rate/12) + Investment Amount*(Coupon Rate/12)*(5/21)^
= HK$(100,000*(9%/12) + 100,000*(9%/12)*(5/21))
= HK$(750 + 178.57) 
= HK$928.57

^Assuming there are 21 trading days in 2nd Observation Period
The closing price of the linked stock is above the Knock-in Price (Airbag) on the Valuation Date 
The closing price of the linked stock is HK$44 on the Valuation Date which is above the Knock-in Price HK$43. Thus, you will receive Investment Amount together with Potential Distribution Amount.
Date
On the Valuation Date
Put Strike Price
HK$48
The closing price of the linked stock on the Valuation Date > Knock-in Price(Airbag)
HK$44 > HK$43
You will receive all below
Investment Amount 
HK$100,000
Total Potential Distribution Amount
HK$3,000
Total Potential Distribution Amount
= Investment Amount*(Coupon Rate/12)*4
= HK$100,000*(9%/12)*4
= HK$3,000
The closing price of the linked stock is below Knock-in Price (Airbag) on the Valuation Date
The closing price of the linked stock drops to HK$41 on the Valuation Date which is below the Knock-in Price HK$43. Thus, you will receive physical shares of the linked stock at the Put Strike Price together with the cash payment of fractional shares and Potential Distribution Amount.
Date
On the Valuation Date
Put Strike Price
HK$48
The closing price of the linked stock on the Valuation Date < Knock-in Price (Airbag)
HK$41 < HK$43
You will receive all below
Stock amount
2,080 shares*
The cash payment of fractional shares
HK$136.7
Total Potential Distribution Amount
HK$3,000
*Assuming the stock price is HK$41, the stock value would be approximately HK$85,280
Total Potential Distribution Amount
= Investment Amount*(Coupon Rate/12)*4
= HK$100,000*(9%/12)*4
= HK$3,000
Stock amount calculated as follows:
The total number of shares you received at the Put Strike Price
Stock amount per ELI#
= HK$10,000/HK$48
= 208.3333 shares

Total stock amount
= 208 shares*(HK$100,000/HK$10,000)
= 2,080 shares
The cash payment of fractional shares calculated as follows:
Stock amount per ELI#
= HK$10,000/HK$48
= 208.3333 shares

The cash payment of fractional shares per ELI (Calculated based on the closing price on the Valuation Date)
= 0.3333 shares*HK$41
= HK$13.67

The cash payment of fractional shares
= HK$13.67*(HK$100,000/HK$10,000)
= HK$136.7
#The stock amount to be received is calculated based on the nominal unit HK$10,000 per ELI. The stock amount shall be integral number. If the stock amount comprises any fractional shares, the fractional shares will be settled in cash by reference to the closing price of the linked stock on the Valuation Date. 
The worst-case scenario
If the closing price of the linked stock falls to HK$0 on the Valuation Date, the stock amount and the cash payment of fractional shares will become worthless and you may lose all of your investment. 
The above illustrative example and the scenario analysis are prepared with hypothetical data, and not based on the past performance of the stock as stated herein. They are for reference only and do not guarantee or represent the final returns of the ELI. The above hypothetical example should not be relied on as an indication of the actual performance of the linked stock or this product. You should not rely on this example when making an investment decision.
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Important Notice
This Product is a complex product. You should exercise caution in relation to this Product. This Product has been authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”). However, the SFC’s authorization does not imply its endorsement or recommendation of this Product referred to in the Offering Documents nor does it imply that SFC guarantees the commercial merits of this Product or its performance. The following risk disclosure statements cannot disclose all the risks involved and does not take into account any personal circumstances unknown to BOCHK. You should carefully consider whether trading or investment is suitable in light of your own risk tolerance, financial situation, investment experience, investment objectives, investment horizon and investment knowledge. You should undertake your own independent review and seek independent professional advice before you trade or invest especially 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. 

Equity Linked Investment(“ELIs”) Products Important Risk Warnings
  • Unlisted structured investment products. Our ELIs are unlisted structured investment products embedded with derivatives and are NOT equivalent to time deposits.
  • Not covered by the Investor Compensation Fund. Our ELIs are not listed on any stock exchange and are not covered by the Investor Compensation Fund in Hong Kong.
  • Not principal protected. Our ELIs are not principal protected: you could lose all of your investment.
  • No collateral. Our ELIs are not secured on any of our assets or any collateral.
  • Not the same as buying any linked stock. Buying our ELIs is not the same as buying any linked stock. You do not acquire any right in a linked stock except where such linked stock is determined on the valuation date to be deliverable to you on the settlement date, in which case you will be entitled to the rights of such linked stock from and including the valuation date in accordance with the terms and conditions of our ELIs. Changes in the market price of such linked stock may not lead to a corresponding change, or any change at all, in the market value of, and/or your potential gain or loss under, our ELIs.
  • Limited market making arrangement. Our ELIs are designed to be held until expiry. We will only provide limited market making arrangement for our ELIs with an investment period of more than 6 months on a bi-weekly basis. If you sell your investment in an ELI before expiry, you may receive an amount which is substantially less than your original investment amount.
  • Maximum loss upon BOCHK’s default or insolvency. Our ELIs constitute general, unsecured and unsubordinated contractual obligations of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited and of no other person (including the ultimate holding company of our group, Bank of China Limited). If you purchase our ELIs, you are relying upon the creditworthiness of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited and have no rights under the terms and conditions of our ELIs against the issuer(s) of the linked stock(s). In the worst case scenario, you could lose all of your investment. BOCHK is not the ultimate holding company of the group to which we belong and with which our name is identified. The ultimate holding company of our group is Bank of China Limited which does not guarantee the performance of our obligations under our ELIs.
  • No direct contractual rights against the Issuer and reliance upon distributor. Each series of our ELIs will be represented by a global certificate and no individual certificate will be issued to you with respect to your interest in our ELIs. You do not have any direct contractual rights against us (as the Issuer). To assert your rights as an investor in our ELIs against us (as the Issuer), you will have to rely on your distributor (and, if applicable, its direct or indirect custodian) to take action on your behalf. If your distributor (i) fails to take action in accordance with your instructions; (ii) becomes insolvent; or (iii) defaults on its obligations under the terms of the customer agreement between you and your distributor, you may only have a claim as an unsecured creditor of such distributor, and you will need to take action against your distributor in accordance with the terms of such customer agreement. This is a complicated area of law and you should seek independent legal advice for further information.
  • English version of the terms and conditions prevails over Chinese version. The global certificate representing a series of our ELIs and the terms and conditions of our ELIs will only be issued in English for the purpose of lodgment with the relevant clearing system(s). If there is any inconsistency between the Chinese version and the English version of the terms and conditions of our ELIs, the English version will prevail over the Chinese version. If you do not understand the English version, you should seek independent professional advice.
  • Conflicts of interest. We, BOCHK, are the Issuer and the Product Arranger of our ELIs and also the principal paying agent, the market agent, the calculation agent and a distributor for our ELIs. Potential and actual conflicts of interest may arise from the different roles played by us and our subsidiaries and affiliates in connection with our ELIs and our economic interests in each role may be adverse to your interests in our ELIs.
  • Currency Risk. If this product is not denominated in 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.

The information contained in this website have not been reviewed by the SFC or any regulatory authority in Hong Kong.This 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.
Important Notice
This Product is a complex product. You should exercise caution in relation to this Product. This Product has been authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”). However, the SFC’s authorization does not imply its endorsement or recommendation of this Product referred to in the Offering Documents nor does it imply that SFC guarantees the commercial merits of this Product or its performance. The following risk disclosure statements cannot disclose all the risks involved and does not take into account any personal circumstances unknown to BOCHK. You should carefully consider whether trading or investment is suitable in light of your own risk tolerance, financial situation, investment experience, investment objectives, investment horizon and investment knowledge. You should undertake your own independent review and seek independent professional advice before you trade or invest especially 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. 

Equity Linked Investment(“ELIs”) Products Important Risk Warnings
  • Unlisted structured investment products. Our ELIs are unlisted structured investment products embedded with derivatives and are NOT equivalent to time deposits.
  • Not covered by the Investor Compensation Fund. Our ELIs are not listed on any stock exchange and are not covered by the Investor Compensation Fund in Hong Kong.
  • Not principal protected. Our ELIs are not principal protected: you could lose all of your investment.
  • No collateral. Our ELIs are not secured on any of our assets or any collateral.
  • Not the same as buying any linked stock. Buying our ELIs is not the same as buying any linked stock. You do not acquire any right in a linked stock except where such linked stock is determined on the valuation date to be deliverable to you on the settlement date, in which case you will be entitled to the rights of such linked stock from and including the valuation date in accordance with the terms and conditions of our ELIs. Changes in the market price of such linked stock may not lead to a corresponding change, or any change at all, in the market value of, and/or your potential gain or loss under, our ELIs.
  • Limited market making arrangement. Our ELIs are designed to be held until expiry. We will only provide limited market making arrangement for our ELIs with an investment period of more than 6 months on a bi-weekly basis. If you sell your investment in an ELI before expiry, you may receive an amount which is substantially less than your original investment amount.
  • Maximum loss upon BOCHK’s default or insolvency. Our ELIs constitute general, unsecured and unsubordinated contractual obligations of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited and of no other person (including the ultimate holding company of our group, Bank of China Limited). If you purchase our ELIs, you are relying upon the creditworthiness of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited and have no rights under the terms and conditions of our ELIs against the issuer(s) of the linked stock(s). In the worst case scenario, you could lose all of your investment. BOCHK is not the ultimate holding company of the group to which we belong and with which our name is identified. The ultimate holding company of our group is Bank of China Limited which does not guarantee the performance of our obligations under our ELIs.
  • No direct contractual rights against the Issuer and reliance upon distributor. Each series of our ELIs will be represented by a global certificate and no individual certificate will be issued to you with respect to your interest in our ELIs. You do not have any direct contractual rights against us (as the Issuer). To assert your rights as an investor in our ELIs against us (as the Issuer), you will have to rely on your distributor (and, if applicable, its direct or indirect custodian) to take action on your behalf. If your distributor (i) fails to take action in accordance with your instructions; (ii) becomes insolvent; or (iii) defaults on its obligations under the terms of the customer agreement between you and your distributor, you may only have a claim as an unsecured creditor of such distributor, and you will need to take action against your distributor in accordance with the terms of such customer agreement. This is a complicated area of law and you should seek independent legal advice for further information.
  • English version of the terms and conditions prevails over Chinese version. The global certificate representing a series of our ELIs and the terms and conditions of our ELIs will only be issued in English for the purpose of lodgment with the relevant clearing system(s). If there is any inconsistency between the Chinese version and the English version of the terms and conditions of our ELIs, the English version will prevail over the Chinese version. If you do not understand the English version, you should seek independent professional advice.
  • Conflicts of interest. We, BOCHK, are the Issuer and the Product Arranger of our ELIs and also the principal paying agent, the market agent, the calculation agent and a distributor for our ELIs. Potential and actual conflicts of interest may arise from the different roles played by us and our subsidiaries and affiliates in connection with our ELIs and our economic interests in each role may be adverse to your interests in our ELIs.
  • Currency Risk. If this product is not denominated in 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.

The information contained in this website have not been reviewed by the SFC or any regulatory authority in Hong Kong.This 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.