China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd. engages in the wealth management and institutional, investment banking, investment management, investment, and trading businesses in the People's Republic of China. It operates through Wealth management and institutional business; Investment banking; Investment management; and other segments. The company trades in stocks and futures contracts; provides margin financing and securities lending services; and sells financial and other wealth management products. It also offers investment banking services to its institutional clients, including financial advisory, equity and debt underwriting, and sponsorship; and assets management, investing advisory, deal execution, and private equity investment management services. In addition, the company trades in equity and fixed-income securities, derivatives, and other financial products, as well as offers market maker and alternative investment services. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Shenzhen, the People's Republic of China.