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Published on 11/17/2009 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC sells $5.7 million five-year best of performance notes linked to S&P 500

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, Nov. 17 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $5.7 million of 0% best of performance notes due Nov. 18, 2014 linked to the S&P 500 index, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A trigger event will occur if the index falls below the barrier level of 60% of the initial level during the life of the notes.

If a trigger event has occurred, the payout at maturity will be par plus any index gain. Investors will receive par for losses up to 10% and will share in losses beyond 10%.

If a trigger event does not occur, the payout will be par plus the greater of the 20.25% contingent minimum return and the index return.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Best of performance notes
Underlying index:S&P 500
Amount:$5.7 million
Maturity:Nov. 18, 2014
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If a trigger event occurs, par plus any index gain, par for losses up to 10% and exposure to losses beyond 10%; if no trigger event occurs, par plus greater of 20.25% and index return
Initial level:1,093.48
Barrier level:656.09, or 60% of initial price
Pricing date:Nov. 13
Settlement date:Nov. 18
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:3%

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