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Speaking from my own experience as a trader with a strong focus on platform functionality, I scrutinized HSBC’s offerings in search of automated trading capabilities such as Expert Advisors (EAs). Based on the information available, HSBC’s trading platforms—including HSBC HK App, HSBC Reward+, HSBC HK Easy Invest, and related mobile applications—prioritize investment management and multi-asset access but do not provide support for EA-driven automated trading. Their platforms are mobile-centric, designed more for convenient access to shares, bonds, structured products, and sustainable investments, rather than algorithmic or automated strategies. One important reason for this is HSBC’s traditional banking and wealth management orientation, which tends to favor integrated account services over specialized, trader-centric platforms like MetaTrader 4 or 5, where EAs are commonly employed. From a risk management perspective, large institutions such as HSBC are generally conservative in allowing retail users direct access to automation tools, likely to minimize the operational risks and compliance challenges these might present. For traders like me who rely on scripting, backtesting, and deploying automated strategies, HSBC’s investment tools fall short. I found no evidence of EA compatibility, nor do their platforms support third-party plugins typical to automated trading. Therefore, users interested in algorithmic or EA trading would have to consider more specialized brokers tailored to those needs. As always, I recommend confirming directly with HSBC or consulting their latest platform guides before making any commitments.