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Published on 10/20/2011 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $6 million buffered notes with fixed coupon tied to iShares MSCI EAFE

By Marisa Wong

Madison, Wis., Oct. 20 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $6 million of buffered notes due Oct. 24, 2012 linked to the iShares MSCI EAFE index fund, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Each note pays a coupon of $63 at maturity.

If the fund return is greater than negative 20%, the payout at maturity will be par. Investors will lose 1% for every 1% decline beyond the 20% buffer.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Buffered notes
Underlying ETF:iShares MSCI EAFE index fund
Amount:$6 million
Maturity:Oct. 24, 2012
Coupon:$63 per note, payable at maturity
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If fund gains or falls by up to 20%, par; 1% loss for every 1% drop beyond buffer
Initial levels:$52.12 for iShares MSCI EAFE
Pricing date:Oct. 18
Settlement date:Oct. 21
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:0.25%
Cusip:4042K1QQ9

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