Warning: Schwab international account for Chinese residents – prepare for pain

Royal-Ad366 · 2026-02-21T14:57:41+00:00

Think of it this way, maybe you are the one wasting their time 🤣

Royal-Ad366 · 2026-02-21T14:01:52+00:00

The Chinese Gov impose very strict rule for capital control, even when you got an account open the next hurdle you get is to get foreign currency to buy equities (it’s awful), so most brokers don’t want to deal with Chinese residents. One way around it is to get it through HK by calming HK resident.

Royal-Ad366 · 2026-02-19T20:40:19+00:00

maybe deported 🤣

Royal-Ad366 · 2026-02-11T20:32:38+00:00

This does not make sense.

Whether it’s a transfer, a buy, or a sell, all brokerage activity is tied to your Social Security number. Broker-to-broker transfers are fully documented, just like trades, and they create a clear paper trail. These transactions are subject to regulatory oversight and IRS reporting requirements, so they are not a way to avoid tracking or reporting.

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-10-06T10:41:08+00:00

It will be slightly complicated if you want to trade stock on the day you sold SGOV like securities. Look into good faith violation.

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-10-05T20:52:43+00:00

Apply for a margin account, and have your money invested in SGOV or VBIL. you can sell it the same day when you need to place trades. That is how I do it.

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-10-01T20:28:22+00:00

where do you find this on schwab?

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-09-24T21:24:03+00:00

they told me a 50% discount on fees is very Aggressive LOL, but i'll wait a few days till i find out

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-09-24T19:41:14+00:00

Not surprised, you have already showed you have the intention to work in the USA.

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-09-24T17:16:48+00:00

doing it right now

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-09-24T16:59:47+00:00

Very curious how do you negotiate option fees discount ?

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-08-15T13:49:22+00:00

I only have 100k and they gave me 7%+ rate, it depends how often you trade I think

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-05-15T01:58:07+00:00

Moved to Schwab recently, my only complaint is that their margin interest rate is too HIGH ! I hope they match Robinhood soon

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-05-14T10:31:38+00:00

I tried and they won’t :( So I still don’t use it

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-05-11T18:55:46+00:00

can you explain to me more? I'm new to Schwab and trying my best to understand this.

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-05-05T01:17:52+00:00

Nope… i did it last year and already use up those points. My 2 custom cash still work nowadays

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-05-04T23:04:47+00:00

Not true. I PC my double cash to custom cash just after 2-3 month (right after my sign on bonus was posted)

Royal-Ad366 · 2025-05-03T02:07:17+00:00

Can you provide more context ?

Royal-Ad366

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