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Based on my research and experience evaluating Yuanta's offering, I found that the platform does not provide explicit information about whether their spreads are fixed or variable. For me, this lack of transparency raises a cautious flag; reputable brokers typically make such core trading conditions clearly accessible. Instead, Yuanta focuses on other aspects such as commission rates and administrative fees, which appear in line with regional industry standards. However, from my understanding of the Hong Kong brokerage environment, and considering that Yuanta primarily offers stocks, futures, and derivatives rather than spot forex, the spread structure isn't necessarily the focal cost—commissions and exchange-traded market dynamics largely drive transaction costs. When it comes to major news events and market volatility, my general experience in regulated, exchange-driven environments—like Hong Kong with SFC oversight—suggests that bid/ask spreads for exchange-listed products typically widen as liquidity thins and uncertainty heightens. Even if Yuanta operated variable spreads, which is probable for derivative and futures instruments, I would expect spread costs to increase significantly during such periods, reflecting standard market risk. This means greater caution is needed around news events, especially in products that are sensitive to headline-driven swings. In summary, while Yuanta’s regulatory standing is sound, the lack of detailed information on spread types requires a conservative approach. If transparency on spreads is important to you, I recommend clarifying your concerns directly with their support before trading, especially if you anticipate active trading during volatile news-driven sessions.