Pricing

Stocks Commission $0
ETFs Commission $0
Options Commission $0
Contract Fee $0
Exercise and Assignment Fees $0
Mutual Funds Load Funds Free
No-Load Funds Free
No Transaction Fee (NTF) Funds Free
Fixed Income Treasury Bills, Notes & Bonds Net Yield Basis
Municipal Bonds Net Yield Basis
Agency Bonds Net Yield Basis
Zeros & Strips Net Yield Basis
Primary Market CDs $30
Secondary Market CDs Net Yield Basis

Net Yield Basis means Perception Capital HK acts as principal whereby the bonds will be subject to a markup or markdown.

Margin Rates

Perception Capital HK's margin rates are among the lowest available in the industry.

Dollar Range Above/Below Base Rate Effective Rate
$1,000,000 + - 2.25% 9.75%
$500,000 - $999,999 - 1.65% 10.35%
$250,000 - $499,999 + 0.25% 12.25%
$100,000 - $249,999 + 0.50% 12.50%
$50,000 - $99,999 + 1.00% 13.00%
$25,000 - $49,999 + 1.50% 13.50%
$0 - $24,999 + 1.75% 13.75%

As of July 28, 2023, the current base rate is 12%. Subject to change without prior notice.

When setting base rates, Perception Capital HK considers indicators like commercially recognized interest rates, industry conditions related to credit, the availability of liquidity in the marketplace, and general market conditions.

Credit Interest

Cash Balance Rate
$0 - $24,999 0.45%
$25,000 - $99,999 0.45%
$100,000 - $499,999 0.45%
$500,000 - $999,999 0.45%
$1,000,000 + 0.45%

We reserve the right to amend our credit interest policy from time to time in response to changes in prevailing interest rates and other factors. Credit interest rates effective 05/10/2023.

FDIC Insured Deposit Rates

Cash Balance Rate
$0 - $24,999 0.45%
$25,000 - $99,999 0.45%
$100,000 - $499,999 0.45%
$500,000 - $999,999 0.45%
$1,000,000 + 0.45%

FDIC Insured Deposit Rates will be based on numerous factors, including the current interest rate environment, and is subject to change without notice. FDIC insured deposit rates effective 05/10/2023. Please review FDIC Sweep Program Terms & Conditions.

Special Services

Account Maintenance

Electronic Statements (All types)$0
Electronic Trade confirms$0
Electronic Prospectus$0
Electronic Tax Documents (All types)$0

Banking

ACH Electronic Transfer$0
Regular Check Delivery$0
Outgoing Wire Transfers (Domestic)$25
Outgoing Wire Transfers (Foreign)$25
Overnight Check Fee - Continental U.S. account only$50

Retirement

IRA Annual Fee, IRA Account Set-up Fee, IRA Maintenance Fee$0
IRA Roth Conversion & Recharacterization Processing Fee$0
IRA Termination Fee$0

Margin

Mailgrams / NYSE Extensions (per item)$25
Sell-Out / Buy-In Notices$25

Investing

Real-Time QuotesFREE
Streaming QuotesFREE
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)FREE
Periodic Investment PlanFREE

Transfer

Internal Asset Transfers$0
Third Party Distribution Notification$20
DTC Delivery (per security)$50
ACAT Transfer Out$75
Partial ACAT Transfer Out$55

Settlement

Foreign Security Transfer Fee$75
Foreign Free Receives/Delivers$75
ADRs Custody Fee$0.01~0.05/share(1)

View our full list of Exception Fees (PDF)

(1) ADR agents that sponsor American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) are permitted to charge ADR holders an annual custody fee. The fee is administered through the Depository Trust Company (DTC) which typically will be subtracted from the gross dividend amount payable or collected from Perception Capital HK (or from Clearing) by the DTC and deducted from your account if the ADR does not pay a dividend. The fee will be posted to your periodic account statement as an "ADR Pass-Thru Charge".

Broker Comparison

See how Perception Capital HK compares with other online brokers.

Unbeatable Savings on Options Contracts

Broker Per Contract 10 100 300 500
Perception Capital HK $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TD Ameritrade $0.65 $6.50 $65.00 $195.00 $325.00
E*Trade $0.65 $6.50 $65.00 $195.00 $325.00
Charles Schwab $0.65 $6.50 $65.00 $195.00 $325.00
Fidelity $0.65 $6.50 $65.00 $195.00 $325.00
Merill Edge $0.65 $6.50 $65.00 $195.00 $325.00

$0 Commissions for More Investment Products

Commissions Perception Capital HK TD Ameritrade E*Trade Charles Schwab Fidelity
Online Stock Orders $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Online Option Orders $0 $0 + $0.65/Contract $0 + $0.65/Contract $0 + $0.65/Contract $0 + $0.65/Contract
Online Mutual Fund Trades $0 $49.99 Based on prospectus / $0 Up to $74.95 $49.95
Broker-Assisted Stock & Options Trades $19.95
(+$0.50/Contract)
$25
(+$0.65/Contract)
$25
(+$0.65/Contract)
$25
(+$0.65/Contract)
$32.95
(+$0.65/Contract)
Minimum Initial Deposit $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Pricing for competitors were obtained from their published web sites on June 5, 2023. Some brokers may lower the fees listed above if certain balance or activity requirements are met. The competitor fees are believed to be accurate, but may be subject to change. Please contact each firm to confirm their latest fee schedules.