Introduction to Global Futures
Besides China and Hong Kong, our Global Futures services can provide world-wide trading with various products, including: “Stock Index, Foreign Currency, Metal, Energy, Agriculture and Interest Rate”
In fact, global economic cycle or special events will be affecting the market prices of above products. However, various futures have their own different features. Investors must realize the relevant knowledge and risk management before starting trading. Guotai Junan-Global Futures staff really enjoys to share market information and analysis with you all the day.
Reasons for the success of Global Futures:
(i) Longer trading hours make the Futures markets more reflective to relevant events. Investors will not miss opportunities for profit taking,
(ii) Broad range of products will suit for different purpose, short term or long term investment. Generally, investors can easily find an interesting product that they have familiar knowledge.
(iii) Globalized economy lead people to be more alert on risk management. They should protect the profit with hedge in Futures market in case of unexpected events occurred.
Example: Interest Rate Hedge
Futures markets were established not only for long-term investors but also for short-term smart investors. In terms of U.S. dollar, the bonds holder and the borrower with floating interest rate are facing the risk on interest rate. Once the downward cycle has finished, another upward trend is expected. Based on such huge demand from hedger, the Bonds Futures market is always active and the volume is out performed. Meanwhile smart short-term investors could catch the market trend to earn profit. Noted the features that Bonds price is contrary to interest rate direction. Under the major downward trend, Bonds price will occur some rebounds in event of (i) Economic figures worse than expected (ii) Stock market crashed, capital “flight to quality” (iii) Extremely oversold, technically squeeze short.
RISK OF TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS |
The risk of loss in trading futures contracts or options is substantial. In some circumstances, you may sustain losses in excess of your initial margin funds. Placing contingent orders, such as "stop-loss" or "stop-limit" orders, will not necessarily avoid loss. Market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders. You may be called upon at short notice to deposit additional margin funds. If the required funds are not provided within the prescribed time, your position may be liquidated. You will remain liable for any resulting deficit in your account. You should therefore study and understand futures contracts and options before you trade and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable in the light of your own financial position and investment objectives. If you trade options you should inform yourself of exercise and expiration procedures and your rights and obligations upon exercise or expiry. |
ADDITIONAL RISK DISCLOSURE FOR FUTURES AND OPTIONS TRADING |
This brief statement does not disclose all of the risks and other significant aspects of trading in futures and options. In light of the risks, you should undertake such transactions only if you understand the nature of the contracts (and contractual relationships) into which you are entering and the extent of your exposure to risk. Trading in futures and options is not suitable for many members of the public. You should carefully consider whether trading is appropriate for you in light of your experience, objectives, financial resources and other relevant circumstances. |
1. Futures |
(1.1) Effect of "Leverage" or "Gearing" Transactions in futures carry a high degree of risk. The amount of initial margin is small relative to the value of the futures contract so that transactions are "leveraged" or "geared". A relatively small market movement will have a proportionately larger impact on the funds you have deposited or will have to deposit: this may work against you as well as for you. You may sustain a total loss of initial margin funds and any additional funds deposited with the firm to maintain your position If the market moves against your position or margin levels are increased, you may be called upon to pay substantial additional funds on short notice to maintain your position. If you fail to comply with the request for additional funds within the time prescribed, your position may be liquidated at a loss and youwill be liable for any resulting deficit. (1.2) Risk-reducing orders or strategies The placing of certain orders (e.g. "stop-loss" orders, or "stop-limit" orders), which are intended to limit losses to certain amounts, may not be effective because market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders. Strategies using combinations of positions, such as "spread" and "straddle" positions may be as risky as taking simple "long" or "short" positions. |
2. Options |
(2.1)Variable degree of risk Transactions in options carry a high degree of risk. Purchasers and sellers of options should familiarize themselves with the type of option (i.e. put or call) which they contemplate trading and the associated risks. You should calculate the extent to which the value of the options must increase for your position to become profitable, taking into account the premium and all transaction costs. The purchaser of options may offset or exercise the options or allow the options to expire. The exercise of an option results either in a cash settlement or in the purchaser acquiring or delivering the underlying interest. If the option is on a future, the purchaser will acquire a futures position with associated liabilities for margin (see the section on Futures above). If the purchased options expire worthless, you will suffer a total loss of your investment, which will consist of the option premium plus transaction costs. If you are contemplating purchasing deep-out-of-the-money options, you should be aware that the chance of such options becoming profitable ordinarily is remote. Selling ("writing" or "granting") an option generally entails considerably greater risk than purchasing options. Although the premium received by the seller is fixed, the seller may sustain a loss well in excess of that amount. The seller will be liable for additional margin to maintain the position if the market moves unfavorably. The seller will also be exposed to the risk of the purchaser exercising the option and the seller will be obligated to either settle the option in cash or to acquire or deliver the underlying interest. If the option is on a future, the seller will acquire a position in a future with associated liabilities for margin (see the section on Futures above). If the option is "covered" by the seller holding a corresponding position in the underlying interest or a future or another option, the risk may be reduced.If the option is not covered, the risk of loss can be unlimited. Certain exchanges in some jurisdictions permit deferred payment of the option premium, exposing the purchaser to liability for margin payments not exceeding the amount of the premium. The purchaser is still subject to the risk of losing the premium and transaction costs. When the option is exercised or expires, the purchaser is responsible for any unpaid premium outstanding at that time. |
3. Additional Risks Common to Futures and Options |
(3.1) Terms and conditions of contracts You should ask the firm with which you deal about the terms and conditions of the specific futures or options which you are trading and associated obligations (e.g. the circumstances under which you may become obliged to make or take delivery of the underlying interest of a futures contract and, in respect of options, expiration dates and restrictions on the time for exercise). Under certain circumstances the specifications of outstanding contracts (including the exercise price of an option) may be modified by the exchange or clearing house to reflect changes in the underlying interest. (3.2) Suspension or restriction of trading and pricing relationships Market conditions (e.g. illiquidity) and/or the operation of the rules of certain markets (e.g. the suspension of trading in any contract or contract month because of price limits or "circuit breakers") may increase the risk of loss by making it difficult or impossible to effect transactions or liquidate/offset positions. If GTJAFHK have sold options, this may increase the risk of loss. Further, normal pricing relationships between the underlying interest and the future, and the underlying interest and the option may not exist. This can occur when, for example, the futures contract underlying the option is subject to price limits while the option is not. The absence of an underlying reference price may make it difficult to judge "fair" value. (3.3) Deposited cash and property You should familiarize yourself with the protections accorded money or other property you deposit for domestic and foreign transactions, particularly in the event of a firm insolvency or bankruptcy. The extent to which you may recover your money or property may be governed by specific legislation or local rules. In some jurisdictions, property, which had been specifically identifiable as your own, will be pro-rated in the same manner as cash for purposes of distribution in the event of a shortfall. (3.4) Commission and other charges Before you begin to trade, you should obtain a clear explanation of all commission, fees and other charges for which you will be liable. These charges will affect your net profit (if any) or increase your loss. (3.5) Transactions in other jurisdictions Transactions on markets in other jurisdictions, including markets formally linked to a domestic market, may expose you to additional risk. Such markets may be subject to regulation, which may offer different or diminished investor protection. Before you trade GTJAFHK should enquire about any rules relevant to your particular transactions. your local regulatory authority will be unable to compel the enforcement of the rules of regulatory authorities or markets in other jurisdictions where your transactions have been effected. You should ask the firm with which you deal for details about the types of redress available in both your home jurisdiction and other relevant jurisdictions before you start to trade. (3.6) Currency risks The profit or loss in transactions in foreign currency-denominated contracts (whether they are traded in your own or another jurisdiction) will be affected by fluctuations in currency rates where there is a need to convert from the currency denomination of the contract to another currency. (3.7) Trading facilities Electronic trading facilities are supported by computer-based component systems for the order-routing, execution, matching, registration or clearing of trades. As with all facilities and systems, they are vulnerable to temporary disruption or failure. Your ability to recover certain losses may be subject to limits on liability imposed by the system provider, the market, the clearing house and/or participant firms. Such limits may vary: you should ask the firm with which you deal for details in this respect. (3.8) Electronic trading Trading on an electronic trading system may differ from trading on other electronic trading systems. If you undertake transactions on an electronic trading system, you will be exposed to risks associated with the system including the failure of hardware and software. The result of any system failure may be that your order is either not executed according to your Instruction or is not executed at all. (3.9) Off-exchange transactions In some jurisdictions, and only then in restricted circumstances, firms are permitted to effect off-exchange transactions. The firm with which you deal may be acting as your counterparty to the transaction. It may be difficult or impossible to liquidate an existing position, to assess the value, to determine a fair price or to assess the exposure to risk. For these reasons, these transactions may involve increased risks. Off-exchange transactions may be less regulated or subject to a separate regulatory regime. Before you undertake such transactions, you should familiarize yourelf with applicable rules and attendant risks. |
4. Risk of providing authority to hold mail or to direct mail to third parties. |
If you provides the licensed or registered person with an authority to hold mail or to direct mail to third parties, it is important for you to promptly collect in person all contract notes and statements of your account and review them in detail to ensure that any anomalies or mistakes can be detected in a timely fashion. |
DISCLAIMERS |
I. HKFE Disclaimer
THIS DISCLAIMER delivered pursuant to Circular Ref CIR/LEGAL/980141 issued by the Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (“HKFE”) dated 8th May 1998. II. Hang Seng Indices Disclaimer (i) For Futures Contracts THIS DISCLAIMER delivered pursuant to the Relevant Provisions of the regulations for trading Futures Contracts on Stock Indices developed by Hang Seng Data Services Limited. HSI Services Limited (“HSI”) currently publishes, compiles and computes a number of stock indices and may publish, compile and compute such additional stock indices at the request of Hang Seng Data Services Limited (“HSDS”) from time to time (collectively, the “Hang Seng Indices”). The marks, names and processes of compilation and computation of the respective Hang Seng Indices are the exclusive property of and proprietary to HSDS. HSI has granted to the Exchange by way of licence the use of the Hang Seng Index and the four Sub-indices of the Hang Seng Index, the Hang Seng China-Affiliated Corporation Index and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index solely for the purposes of and in connection with the creation, marketing and trading of futures contracts based on such indices respectively and may from time to time grant to the Exchange corresponding use of any other Hang Seng Indices for the purposes of and in connection with futures contracts based on such other Hang Seng Indices (collectively, “Futures Contracts”). The process and basis of compilation and computation of any of the Hang Seng Indices and any of the related formula or formulae, constituent stocks and factors may at any time be changed or altered by HSI without notice and the Exchange may at any time require that trading in and settlement of such of the Futures Contracts as the Exchange may designate be conducted by reference to an alternative index or alternative indices to be calculated. Neither the Exchange nor HSDS nor HSI warrants or represents or guarantees to any Member or any third party the accuracy or completeness of the Hang Seng Indices or any of them and the compilation and computation thereof or any information related thereto and no such warranty or representation or guarantee of any kind whatsoever relating to the Hang Seng Indices or any of them is given or may be implied. Further, no responsibility or liability whatsoever is accepted by the Exchange, HSDS or HSI in respect of the use of the Hang Seng Indices or any of them for the purposes of and in connection with the Futures Contracts or any of them and/or dealings therein, or for any inaccuracies, omissions, mistakes, errors, delays, interruptions, suspension, changes or failures (including but not limited to those resulting from negligence) of HSI in the compilation and computation of the Hang Seng Indices or any of them or for any economic or other losses which may be directly or indirectly sustained as a result thereof by any Member or any third party dealing with the Futures contracts or any of them. No claims, actions or legal proceedings may be brought by any Member or any third party against the Exchange and/or HSDS and/or HSI in connection with or arising out of matters referred to in this disclaimer. Any Member or any third party deals in the Futures Contracts or any of them in full knowledge of this disclaimer and can place no reliance whatsoever on the Exchange, HSDS and/or HSI. (ii) For Option Contracts THIS DISCLAIMER delivered pursuant to the Relevant Provisions of the regulations for trading Option Contracts on Stock Indices developed by Hang Seng Data Services Limited. HSI Services Limited (“HSI”) currently publishes, compiles and computes a number of stock indices and may publish, compile and compute such additional stock indices at the request of Hang Seng Data Services Limited (“HSDS”) from time to time (collectively, the “Hang Seng Indices”). The marks, names and processes of compilation and computation of the respective Hang Seng Indices are the exclusive property of and proprietary to HSDS. HSI has granted to the Exchange by way of licence the use of the Hang Seng Index and the four Sub-indices of the Hang Seng Index, the Hang Seng China-Affiliated Corporation Index and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index solely for the purposes of and in connection with the creation, marketing and trading of option contracts based on such indices respectively and may from time to time grant to the Exchange corresponding use of any other Hang Seng Indices for the purposes of and in connection with option contracts based on such other Hang Seng Indices (collectively, “Option Contracts”). The process and basis of compilation and computation of any of the Hang Seng Indices and any of the related formula or formulae, constituent stocks and factors may at any time be changed or altered by HSI without notice and the Exchange may at any time require that trading in and settlement of such of the Option Contracts as the Exchange may designate be conducted by reference to an alternative index or alternative indices to be calculated. Neither the Exchange nor HSDS nor HSI warrants or represents or guarantees to any Member or any third party the accuracy or completeness of the Hang Seng Indices or any of them and the compilation and computation thereof or any information related thereto and no such warranty or representation or guarantee of any kind whatsoever relating to the Hang Seng Indices or any of them is given or may be implied. Further, no responsibility or liability whatsoever is accepted by the Exchange, HSDS or HSI in respect of the use of the Hang Seng Indices or any of them for the purposes of and in connection with the Option Contracts or any of them and/or dealings therein, or for any inaccuracies, omissions, mistakes, errors, delays, interruptions, suspension, changes or failures (including but not limited to those resulting from negligence) of HSI in the compilation and computation of the Hang Seng Indices or any of them or for any economic or other losses which may be directly or indirectly sustained as a result thereof by any Member or any third party dealing with the Option contracts or any of them. No claims, actions or legal proceedings may be brought by any Member or any third party against the Exchange and/or HSDS and/or HSI in connection with or arising out of matters referred to in this disclaimer. Any Member or any third party deals in the Option Contracts or any of them in full knowledge of this disclaimer and can place no reliance whatsoever on the Exchange, HSDS and/or HSI. |
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Guotai Junan Futures (Hong Kong) Limited |
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RISK OF TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS |
The risk of loss in trading futures contracts or options is substantial. In some circumstances, you may sustain losses in excess of your initial margin funds. Placing contingent orders, such as "stop-loss" or "stop-limit" orders, will not necessarily avoid loss. Market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders. You may be called upon at short notice to deposit additional margin funds. If the required funds are not provided within the prescribed time, your position may be liquidated. You will remain liable for any resulting deficit in your account. You should therefore study and understand futures contracts and options before you trade and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable in the light of your own financial position and investment objectives. If you trade options you should inform yourself of exercise and expiration procedures and your rights and obligations upon exercise or expiry. |
ADDITIONAL RISK DISCLOSURE FOR FUTURES AND OPTIONS TRADING |
This brief statement does not disclose all of the risks and other significant aspects of trading in futures and options. In light of the risks, you should undertake such transactions only if you understand the nature of the contracts (and contractual relationships) into which you are entering and the extent of your exposure to risk. Trading in futures and options is not suitable for many members of the public. You should carefully consider whether trading is appropriate for you in light of your experience, objectives, financial resources and other relevant circumstances. |
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Additional Risks Common to Futures and Options |
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System Disclosure |
Guotai Junan Futures (Hong Kong) Limited SP trader system is currently maintained by Guotai Junan (Hong Kong) Limited and Sharp Point Limited |
ORDER ROUTING SYSTEM TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE |
We are pleased to provide you access to order routing software and system (together with all enhancements we may provide you from time to time, herein the "Service") as stated in your Acceptance Letter, subject to these Terms and Conditions, including all Attachments hereto (herein the "Terms"). By use of the Service, you acknowledge and agree to the following herein, "we", "our" or "us" shall mean the individual GTJAFHK Group company making the Service available to you as set forth in the Acceptance Letter. For purposes herein, "GTJAFHK Group" means Guotai Junan Futures (Hong Kong) Limited and all its worldwide branches and subsidiaries, as well as all such companies' successors, assigns and new GTJAFHK Group companies that can be formed from time to time, and "System Vendor" shall mean the party named as such in the Acceptance Letter.
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(1) Directional Trading
i) The investor could wait for the contract to become expired and calculate the difference between the final closing price and the initial price of the future in order to determine the result of the investment.
ii) After the purchase and before the contract become expired, the investor could choose to close the contract during any trading days – if a future was sold then one must buy another back in order to close the deal, and vice versa.
iii) The investor could complete the whole trading process (i.e. a buy and a sale) on any given trading day.
The following example demonstrates how an investor trades at different times (trading fees not shown)
November Hang Seng Index Futures | Price Difference | Gain / Loss | |
November 1st Morning | Buy at 21,000 | ||
November 1st Afternoon | Sold at 21,050 | + 50 | + $2,500 |
November 15 | Sold at 211,00 | + 100 | + $5,000 |
November 30 (Last Day of trading) | Closing Price 21,200 | + 200 | + $10,000 |
December Hang Seng Index Futures | Price Difference | Gain / Loss | |
December 1st Morning | Buy at 21,000 | ||
December 1st Afternoon | Sold at 21,050 | + 50 | + $2,500 |
December 15 | Sold at 211,00 | + 100 | + $5,000 |
December 30 (Last Day of Trading) | Closing Price 21,200 | + 200 | + $10,000 |
1) LME contracts cannot close the position instantly because it is a 3 months forward contract, in each day every contract has a different prompt date so either long or short will open a position, so when buying contracts to close out current position with different maturity datewill consider as “Hedging” instead of closing position. It is because no matter when client long or short a contract the maturity date must be 3 months exactly in order to offset For example:
3225USD = ((8425 – 8226) + (8280 – 8350)) x 25 tons = 129USD x 25 tons |
2) Carry trade means synchronizing two contracts of different maturities into a same date |
3) Contango and backwardation means the difference of price when doing carry trade. This is entirely depends on the market condition. |
4) The fee of carry trade is determined by LME participant and market maker according to the market contango/backwardation structure etc. |
5) Carry trade fee: if one need to carry trade for 2 contracts with maturity date less than 14 days or 14 days, then it will not be charged (exclude overnight commission), however if more than 14 days, then charges will be applied to one leg plus the difference on contango/backwardation
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6) Profits can only be redeemed until the maturity of the 3 months contracts, however losses will be deducted immediately from the account. |
7) Client can trade freely through online trading platform, however when the contract need to do a carry trade or rollover, then client must contact our dealer in order to enquiry the fee of carry trade and rollover, if and only if the client agree the price, client can place a carry trade or rollover order to our dealers. |
SETTLEMENT BANK ACCOUNT LIST
銀行名稱 | 匯款代號 | 銀行地址 | 賬戶名稱 | 賬戶號碼 |
Standard Chartered Bank | SCBLHKHH | G/F., 10 Granville Road, | Guotai Junan Futures (Hong Kong) Limited - HKFE Client Account | 368-102-2070-5 (HKD 港元) |
4-4A Des Voeux Road Central, | Guotai Junan Futures (Hong Kong) Limited 國泰君安期貨(香港)有限公司 | 447-1-088531-0 (USD 美元) 447-1-660348-1 (JPY 日圓) | ||
HSBC 匯豐銀行 | HSBCHKHHHKH | 1 Queen's Road Central, | Guotai Junan Futures (Hong Kong) Limited - HKFE Client Account | 502-403926-001 (HKD 港元) |
Guotai Junan Futures (Hong Kong) Limited - Non HKFE Client Account | 502-626120-274 (USD 美元) 502-626120-278 (JPY 日圓) | |||
Bank of China | BKCHHKHH | G/F., 310-312 Hennessy Road, | Guotai Junan Futures (Hong Kong) Limited - HKFE Client Account | 012-645-0-001148-6 (HKD 港元) |
Guotai Junan Futures (Hong Kong) Limited - HKFE Client Account | 012-875-92-61455-0 (RMB 人民幣) | |||
1 Garden Road, Hong Kong 香港花園道1 號 | Guotai Junan Futures (Hong Kong) Limited - Non HKFE Client Account | 012-875-92-50530-4 (USD 美元) |
1. Please DO NOT send money or otherwise fund your Account until your application has be accepted or your Account number has been notified to you.
2. We would like to draw your attention that the cut-off time of receipts of payments will be by 3:00 p.m. each day. Any receipts (no matter it is cheque received or direct bank-in) after 3:00 p.m. will be regarded as next day’s receipt.
3. Please quote your Account name and Account number when you pay-in to the bank, and send us your bank receipt by fax [Fax Number: (852) 2509-4006] or send emai [futures@gtjas.com.hk, cash.ops@gtjas.com.hk]
4. After the fund is affirmed by our finance department with the bank, we will confirm with clients by phone. Fund will then be allocated to the corresponding trading account.
5. Deposits by third parties other than the account owner (including and not limited to bank transfer, remittance and cheque deposits.) will not be accepted.
1. Please complete and sign the “Withdrawal Instruction” form which is available for download on our website. Completed and signed forms should be faxed [Fax Number: (852) 2509-4006] or sent Email [futures@gtjas.com.hk, cash.ops@gtjas.com.hk] to us before 2:00 p.m. Any withdrawal instruction after 2:00 p.m will be processed on the following working day.
2. Contact your Account Manager to give Fund Withdrawal Instruction. (This service available to client who have registered “Standing Payment Instruction" with Hong Kong Bank Account).
3. Client will then be contacted via a phone call by our staff. After information on the form are confirmed to be accurate. the fund withdraw will then proceed on the same day. Regarding any transfer handling fees please refer to the “Withdrawal Instruction” form.
4. Fund withdrawal requests to third parties will not be accepted.
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