Abstract:Boom Securities is a Hong Kong-based online broker founded in 1997 and regulated by the Hong Kong SFC (CE Number: AEF808). It offers access to global stock and futures markets through its proprietary web and mobile trading platforms, without charging deposit or withdrawal fees.
| BOOM Review Summary | |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Registered Country/Region | Hong Kong |
| Regulation | SFC |
| Market Instruments | Multi-market stocks, futures contracts, stock futures, currency futures, interest rates futures, metal futures |
| Demo Account | ❌ |
| Trading Platform | Web, mobile |
| Minimum Deposit | 0 |
| Customer Support | Tel: +852 2255 8888 |
| Email: service@boomhq.com | |
Boom Securities is a Hong Kong-based online broker founded in 1997 and regulated by the Hong Kong SFC (CE Number: AEF808). It offers access to global stock and futures markets through its proprietary web and mobile trading platforms, without charging deposit or withdrawal fees.

| Pros | Cons |
| Regulated by Hong Kong SFC | No demo accounts available |
| Access to 12+ global stock & futures markets | Inactivity fee charged for dormant accounts |
| No deposit or withdrawal fees |
Boom Securities (H.K.) Limited is a legitimate and regulated financial institution. It is authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, which is a well-respected regulatory body in the financial industry. The company holds a Dealing in futures contracts license with the license number AEF808.

Boom Securities offers a variety of trading instruments including U.S. stocks, Hong Kong and global futures, covering indexes, currencies, interest rates, commodities, energies, and metals.
| Tradable Instruments | Supported |
| Currencies | ✔ |
| Commodities | ✔ |
| Indexes | ✔ |
| Stocks | ✔ |
| ETFs | ✔ |
| Cryptocurrencies | ❌ |
| Bonds | ❌ |
| Options | ❌ |

Boom Securities offers a total of 4types of live trading accounts: Individual/Joint Accounts, Corporate Accounts, Margin Accounts, and Cash Accounts. Each account is designed to suit different types of traders, from personal investors and corporate entities to active U.S. day traders.
| Account Type | Feature | Suitable for |
| Individual/Joint | For individual use or jointly owned by two people | Personal investors |
| Corporate | Designed for companies to manage trading operations | Businesses or institutions |
| Margin | Enables flexible trading with the ability to use unsettled funds | Active or day traders in U.S. stocks |
| Cash | Trades only with settled cash; no margin or unsettled proceeds can be used | Conservative or long-term investors |

Boom Securities fee structure is transparent and generally competitive compared to industry standards. The broker does not charge hidden spreads or high platform fees, and many essential services (like deposits, withdrawals, and statements) are free of charge. However, some real-time data and corporate services may incur moderate fees.
| Market | Commission Fees |
| U.S. Equities | USD 20 per trade |
| Hong Kong Stocks | 0.18% per trade |
| Global Markets | 0.50% or lower per trade |

Non-Trading Fees
| Non-Trading Fees | Amount |
| Deposit Fee | 0 |
| Withdrawal Fee | 0 |
| Inactivity Fee | HKD 200 (Individual/Joint) HKD 1,000 (Corporate) |

| Trading Platform | Supported | Available Devices |
| Web Trading Platform | ✔ | Desktop / Web Browser |
| Mobile Trading App | ✔ | iOS & Android devices |
Boom Securities does not charge any fees for deposits or withdrawals. There is no minimum deposit or withdrawal amount, except for eDDA deposits, which have a minimum of HKD 200.
| Deposit Options | Minimum Deposit | Deposit Fees | Deposit Processing Time |
| eDDA (Electronic Direct Debit) | HKD 200 | 0 | Within 5 minutes (under normal conditions) |
| FPS / Internet / Phone Banking / ATM | 0 | Same day during business hours | |
| Bank Transfer / Telegraphic Transfer | Varies by bank | ||
| Cheque / Bank Draft | / |
| Withdrawal Options | Minimum Withdrawal | Withdrawal Fees | Withdrawal Processing Time |
| To Designated Bank Account | 0 | 0 | Same day if before 12:00 PM HK time |
| Withdrawal by Cheque | Same day | ||
| Transfer to Other Bank Accounts | Processed upon approval of instruction |


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