Company Summary
| DA Review Summary | |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Registered Country/Region | Hong Kong China |
| Regulation | SFC |
| Market Instruments | Futures and stocks |
| Demo Account | ✅ |
| Trading Platform | Proprietary platform |
| Min Deposit | No minimum deposit |
| Customer Support | Phone: 00852-3919 9110; 400-119-8833; +852 3199 5100 (Financial Dispute Resolution Center) |
| Emaill: cs@directaccess.com.hk; fdrc@fdrc.org.hk (Financial Dispute Resolution Center) | |
| QQ: 4006391818 | |
| Physical Address: Room 4704-06, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong | |
| Room 408-09, 4/F, West Tower, Legal Center, 11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong (Financial Dispute Resolution Center) | |
Founded in Hong Kong, China, in 2011, DA (DA International Financial Service Ltd) is a financial institution that offers stocks and futures trading through its proprietary platform. Its operations are regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| SFC-regulated | Limited trading choices |
| Comprehensive customer service | |
| No minimum deposit requirement | |
| Demo accounts |
Is DA Legit?
Direct International is a licensed corporation approved by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (Central No.: AXH777). It holds a Type 1 license for “Dealing in Securities” and a Type 2 license for “Dealing in Futures Contracts”. We have found related information on the website of Hong Kong SFC. Overall, it is a locally regulated brokerage, and it is relatively safe to consider engaging in trading with it.
What Can I Trade on DA?
DA focuses on two types of trading instruments: stocks and futures. You can trade Hong Kong stocks, US stocks, A-Share Connect, Korean stocks, and more through DA.
| Tradable Instruments | Supported |
| Forex | ❌ |
| Commodities | ❌ |
| Indices | ❌ |
| Cryptocurrencies | ❌ |
| Stocks | ✔ |
| Mutual Fund | ❌ |
| Futures | ✔ |
Account Type
DA offers three types of accounts based on the market instruments you need to trade, including: Securities Cash Account, Securities Margin Account, and Futures Account. In addition, it provides a demo account for you to practice in a risk-free environment.
How to Open a DA Account?
- Apply on APP: To open an account online, you can install DA's app, enter the login interface, and click on 'Online Account Opening'.
- Apply on Website: You can find the “Open Account Now” option on its website, or click on the link: https://www.directaccess.com.hk/marketing/marketing_to.html and scan the QR code to open an account.
The comprehensive process of opening an account:
- Enter your phone number to get a verification code;
- Choose the account according to the market instruments you need to trade;
- Upload your ID card;
- Verify the bank card in mainland China；
- Fill in contact information and employment information;
- Select your personal financial and investment information;
- Confirm your personal risk tolerance;
- Disclosure of other information;
- Identity verification: You are required to use the front camera to shoot a 3-second video of your face.
Fees
DA charges commission based on the trading method and types of market instruments. For example, for online Hong Kong securities trading, you need to pay 0.029% of the transaction amount, with a minimum of HKD 10 per transaction. For more details, please visit the website：https://www.directaccess.com.hk/callcenter/fee_HK_stock.html.
Trading Platform
DA only supports trading through its proprietary platform, which is accessible via computer and phone, and provides basic functions to assist in trading.
| Trading Platform | Supported | Available Devices |
| MT5 | ❌ | / |
| MT4 | ❌ | / |
| cTrader | ❌ | / |
| Proprietary platform | ✔ | Computer and phone |
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Chile
They scammed me of $11. I was unable to withdraw.
Exposure
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Argentina
The website disappeared suddenly. I deposited about $45 on it.
Exposure
Priyanka jangir
Hong Kong
When I first stepped into the world of trading, DA made my journey much smoother. Being regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong gives me full confidence in the safety of my funds.
Positive
robweis1
Hong Kong
As a professional trader who always pursues efficiency, at DA, I can access major global markets such as those in the United States, Hong Kong, and Singapore through just one platform.
Positive
FX1732221901
Argentina
Great agents on the help centre: they reply quickly, they're polite and gave me useful informations. I haven't got any big difficulties registering, just some with verifying my account. Icmarkets itself it's one of the most popular and well talked broker, especially in Europe.
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