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Published on 8/30/2013 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $3.58 million airbag performance notes on PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, Aug. 30 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $3.58 million of 0% airbag performance securities due Aug. 31, 2018 linked to the PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio exchange-traded fund, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The payout at maturity will be par plus 138% of any fund gain.

Investors will receive par if the shares fall by up to 25% and will lose 1.3333% for every 1% drop beyond 25%.

HSBC Securities (USA) LLC is the underwriter. UBS Financial Services Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Airbag performance securities
Underlying fund:PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio ETF
Amount:$3,584,000
Maturity:Aug. 31, 2018
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par plus 138% of any gain; par if shares fall by up to 25%; otherwise, 1.3333% loss for every 1% drop beyond 25%
Initial share price:$30.79
Pricing date:Aug. 27
Settlement date:Aug. 30
Underwriter:HSBC Securities (USA) LLC
Agent:UBS Financial Services Inc.
Fees:3.5%
Cusip:40433X332

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