ESL Spreads, leverage, minimum deposit Revealed
WikiFX | 2026-04-20 22:48Abstract： ESL (Enhanced Securities Limited) is a Hong Kong-based financial institution, founded in 2011, offering Individual/Joint account and Corporate acount, and detailed fee breakdowns for stock trading, bank and loan charges.
| ESL Review Summary | |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Registered Country/Region | Hong Kong |
| Regulation | SFC (Exceeded) |
| Trading Product | Securities |
| Trading Platform | / |
| Minimum Deposit | / |
| Customer Support | Phone: (852) 2836 2188 |
| Fax: (852) 2893 1277 | |
| Email: cs@enhancedsec.com | |
ESL Information
ESL (Enhanced Securities Limited) is a Hong Kong-based financial institution, founded in 2011, offering Individual/Joint account and Corporate acount, and detailed fee breakdowns for stock trading, bank and loan charges.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Clear fe structure | Exceeded regulatory status |
| No info on deposit and withdrawal |
Is ESL Legit?
ESL once held a “dealing in securities” license regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong with a license number of AWP684. However, this license now has an exceeded status.
| Regulatory Authority | Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) |
| Regulatory Status | Exceeded |
| Regulated by | Hong Kong |
| Licensed Entity | Enhanced Securities Limited |
| Licensed Type | Dealing in securities |
| Licensed Number | AWP684 |
Account Type
ESL offers two account types: Individual/Joint Account and Corporate Account.
ESL Fees
- Commission
ESL charges a commission of 0.25% on the transaction amount for both the Hong Kong Market and the A-Share Market, with a minimum charge of HKD 100.
- Stock Trading
Hong Kong Market:
Shenzhen-Hong Kong Connect & Shanghai-Hong Kong Connect:
| Item | Currency | Rate / Charges |
| Handling Fee (Charged by SZSE) | CNY | 0.00487% on transaction amount |
| Securities Management Fee (Charged by CSRC) | 0.002% on transaction amount | |
| Transfer Fee (Charged by China Clear & HKSCC) | 0.004% on transaction amount | |
| Stamp Duty (Charged by SAT) | 0.1% on transaction amount on the seller |
- Bank Charges
Hong Kong Market and A-Share Market:
| Item | Currency | Rate / Charges |
| CHATS Payment to Local Bank | HKD | 200 |
| Telegraphic Transfer (TT) | 300 or subject to paying bank | |
| Return Cheque Charges | 200 handling charge plus interest | |
| Stop Payment | 200 | |
| Lost Cheque |
- Loan Charges
Hong Kong Market and A-Share Market:
| Item | Currency | Rate / Charges |
| Cash Account Late Interest | HKD | 13.5% per annum |
| Margin Account Loan Interest | 8.5% per annum | |
| Margin Account Over Loan Limit Interest | 12% per annum |
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