Hope Bancorp, Inc.
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) is trading at $13.44, about ₹1,291 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 1.47% today. Indian residents can buy Hope Bancorp from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$13.40
Today's high
$13.70
52 week low
$9.80
52 week high
$14.59
HOPE opened at $13.65, closed previously at $13.64, and has traded between $9.80 and $14.59 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Hope Bancorp, Inc., established in 2000 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, functions as the parent entity for Bank of Hope. Through its subsidiary, Bank of Hope, it delivers a comprehensive suite of banking solutions to both individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises across the United States. Customers have access to a wide array of deposit accounts, encompassing personal and business checking, money market accounts, savings accounts, certificate of deposits, and individual retirement accounts. The institution's lending portfolio is extensive, covering various financial needs. For businesses, it offers commercial loans tailored for purposes such as working capital, inventory purchases, debt consolidation, business acquisitions, and other operational financing requirements. Furthermore, it provides real estate loans, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, and a range of consumer credit products such as single-family mortgages, home equity lines, auto loans, credit cards, and personal loans. Beyond traditional banking, Hope Bancorp extends trade finance facilities, including the issuance and negotiation of letters of credit and management of documentary collections. It also offers warehouse lines of credit for mortgage originators and commercial equipment leasing solutions. Cash management services, such as remote deposit capture, lock box systems, and ACH origination, are available, alongside investment and wealth management advice. Digital banking options like mobile and internet banking are provided, complemented by debit card services, foreign exchange, automated teller machines, safe deposit boxes, and other standard banking provisions. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained a significant physical presence, operating 47 full-service branches spanning California, Washington, Texas, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and Alabama. Its reach also includes SBA loan production offices in key metropolitan areas like Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Portland, Seattle, Fremont, and Southern California, in addition to a representative office located in Seoul, Korea.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
994.28K
Market cap
$1.72B
P/E Ratio
13.44
Price-to-sales ratio
1.69
Enterprise value
$1.25B
Free cash flow yield
10.73%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.25
Return on equity
2.56%
ROIC
-37.93%
Beta
0.81
Dividend yield
4.17%
Last dividend
$0.56
Financial overview
Revenue
$967.79M
Earnings per share
$0.46
Free cash flow
$151.46M
Net profit margin
12.58%
Gross margin
53.91%
EBITDA
$83.67M
Revenue growth
-3.23%
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How to buy Hope Bancorp from India
Indian residents can buy Hope Bancorp shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for Hope Bancorp and place an order
Find Hope Bancorp by name or by its ticker, HOPE, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Hope Bancorp trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Hope Bancorp position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Hope Bancorp from India
Trading and taxes when buying Hope Bancorp from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Hope Bancorp’s current yield is 4.17%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Hope Bancorp stock?
Yes. Hope Bancorp (HOPE) has been listed on NASDAQ since 1998, in the Banks - Regional industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one Hope Bancorp share cost in rupees?
One Hope Bancorp share is $13.44 — about ₹1,291 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the Hope Bancorp price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying Hope Bancorp from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy whole shares of Hope Bancorp?
Yes. One Hope Bancorp share is $13.44, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Hope Bancorp.
How are gains on Hope Bancorp shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Hope Bancorp price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Hope Bancorp pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Hope Bancorp pays a dividend and the current yield is 4.17%; the last declared dividend was $0.56 per share, about ₹53.79. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Hope Bancorp from India?
NASDAQ trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Hope Bancorp shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare Hope Bancorp shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your Hope Bancorp holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Hope Bancorp and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.