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Published on 11/28/2011 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $1.4 million of buffered AMPS linked to gold

By Jennifer Chiou

New York, Nov. 28 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $1.4 million of 0% buffered Accelerated Market Participation Securities due May 22, 2013 linked to the spot price of gold, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The payout at maturity will be par plus 1.5 times any gain in the gold price, subject to a cap of 22%.

Investors will receive par if the price of gold falls by up to 10% and will be exposed to declines beyond 10%.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Buffered Accelerated Market Participation Securities
Underlying asset:Gold
Amount:$1.4 million
Maturity:May 22, 2013
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par plus 1.5 times any gain, up to maximum return of 22%; par if gold falls by 10% or less; 1% loss for every 1% fund declines beyond 10%
Initial price:$1,699
Pricing date:Nov. 22
Settlement date:Nov. 28
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:1%
Cusip:4042K1SM6

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