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Best Online Investment Brokerage Accounts in Singapore (2023)

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Tiger Brokers

Tiger Brokers

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Tiger Brokers
S$0

Min. Commission Fee

SG Stocks
No minimum fees required for each trade on the SGX
US$0

Min. Commission Fee

US Stocks
No minimum fees required for each trade made on US markets
S$0

Min. Deposit

Start trading with no upfront deposit required
SingSaver's Exclusive Offer:
Receive S$80 cash via PayNow when you open a Tiger Brokers account and fund any amount. Fund a min. of USD 1,000 on your account, or transfer in stocks of the same value from another brokerage, to snag an additional S$70 cash (S$150 total) via PayNow. Valid till 17 Oct 2023. T&Cs apply.

Also get up to USD 888 worth of prizes and a 8% p.a. interest bonus from Tiger Brokers when you deposit and trade with your Tiger Brokers account. Valid till 31 Oct 2023. T&Cs apply.

Webull Singapore

Webull Singapore

SingSaver's Exclusive OfferFeatured
Webull Singapore
0%

Min. Annual Management Fee

S$0

Annual Platform Fee

S$0

Min. Deposit

SingSaver's Exclusive Offer:
Receive S$80 cash via PayNow when you sign up for a Webull account and fund at least S$100 within the campaign period. Also receive an additional S$50 cash when you fund at least S$2,000. Valid till 10 Oct 2023. T&Cs apply.

Also receive up to 10 free shares worth up to USD 2,000 when you fund any amount within the campaign period and maintain the amount for 30 days. Valid till 31 Oct 2023. T&Cs apply.

For a limited time, get additional cash rewards worth up to USD 3,000 when you activate Moneybull, meet the funding requirements by 16 Oct 2023 and maintain your deposit until 31 Dec 2023. T&Cs apply.

moomoo SG

moomoo SG

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moomoo SG
S$0

Min. Commission Fee

No minimum fees required for each trade on US or HK markets
S$0

Min. Deposit

Start trading with no upfront deposit required
0.6

Min. Spread

USD EUR
SingSaver's Exclusive Offer:
Receive S$80 cash via PayNow when you open a moomoo universal account and fund a minimum of S$100. Valid till 10 Oct 2023. T&Cs apply.

Also get up to S$730 worth in rewards and up to 5.8%^ p.a. guaranteed returns when you park you cash with Moomoo Cash Plus for up to 30 days. Valid till 31 Oct 2023. T&Cs apply.

CMC Markets

CMC Markets

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CMC Markets
S$10

Min. Commission Fee

Minimum fee of $10 required for each trade
0.5

Min. Spread

USD EUR
Minimum difference of 0.3 chargeable between bid (actual) and ask (buy) prices
0%

Min. Trading Fee

Minimum 0.10% fee (of total trading volume) incurred for each trade on the SGX
Saxo Markets

Saxo Markets

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Saxo Markets
S$1

Min. Commission Fee

SG Stocks
Minimum S$1 fee required for each trade made on SG markets
US$0.25

Min. Commission Fee

US Stocks
Minimum US$0.25 fee required for each trade made on US markets
S$0

Min. Deposit

S$0
City Index

City Index

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City Index
S$10

Min. Commission Fee

Minimum fee of $10 required for each trade
0.5

Min. Spread

USD EUR
Minimum difference of 0.5 chargeable between bid (actual) and ask (buy) prices
0.08%

Min. Trading Fee

Minimum 0.08% fee (of total trading volume) incurred for each trade on the SGX
uSMART SG

uSMART SG

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uSMART SG
S$0

Min. Commission Fee

SG Stocks
No minimum fees required for each trade until 31 Dec 2022
S$0

Min. Deposit

S$0
0%

Min. Trading Fee

S$0
HSBC Everyday Global Account

HSBC Everyday Global Account

HSBC Everyday Global Account
S$0

Min. Deposit

S$10

Min. Commission Fee

SG Stocks
US$10

Min. Commission Fee

US Stocks
ProsperUs by CGS-CIMB

ProsperUs by CGS-CIMB

ProsperUs by CGS-CIMB
S$0

Min. Commission Fee

SG Stocks
US$5

Min. Commission Fee

US Stocks
S$0

Min. Deposit

Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers
S$2.5

Min. Commission Fee

SG Stocks
Minimum S$2.50 fee required for each trade on the SGX
US$1

Min. Commission Fee

US Stocks
Minimum US$1 fee required for each trade on the US markets
S$0

Min. Deposit

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SingSaver Explains: Investments

With so many types of Investments available, it can get a little confusing. Here’s all the information you need about Investments to make smarter financial decisions.

What is an online brokerage?

An online brokerage facilitates the buying and selling of a financial instrument. You will need a brokerage account to buy and sell investment products, be it on the Singapore Exchange or in overseas markets. The products include equities, fixed income products, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and more.

How does an online brokerage work?

The online brokerage will execute your buy or sell transaction on the financial markets, based on your selection and inputs within their brokerage platform. This is done for a fee or commission. Unlike a Central Depository (CDP) account, you can open multiple brokerage accounts with different brokerage firms.

Types of online brokerage accounts for your investments

In Singapore, you can choose between a CDP-linked account or a custodian account. CDP-linked accounts are an option if you are purchasing Singapore stocks. A custodian account can be referred to as a pre-funded or cash upfront account. You have to use a custodian account if you are buying or selling overseas stocks.

Compare the pros and cons of a CDP-linked vs custodian account here.

Online brokerage fees

You will incur a trading fee when you use an online brokerage account, which ranges from 0.08% to 0.275% per trade. CDP-linked brokerage accounts offer lower trading fees for larger trade sizes. If you are trading a small amount, do keep in mind that brokerages could impose a minimum commission fee of S$10 to S$25.

Custodian accounts have lower trading fees and minimum commission fees. However, you could incur an additional custodian fee or platform fee.

Best online brokerages in Singapore

What constitutes the best online brokerage depends on your investment decisions and personal preference. Are you looking to buy stocks listed on the Singapore Exchange or on overseas markets? How often do you plan to trade?

To help you with your decision, you can check out this article on the best brokerage accounts in Singapore.

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What are some products I can invest in with an online brokerage?

Depending on the online brokerage account you open, products available for you to trade include:

  • Stocks
  • Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
  • Bonds
  • CFDs
  • Indices
  • Forex
  • Commodities
  • Derivatives
How to choose the right online brokerage platform for investment?

This would depend on your risk appetite, investment horizon and financial goals. If you have plans to make frequent trades, you can consider a brokerage that offers the lowest fees in order for you to incur lower costs with each trade.

If you have plans to hold the stocks for the long term, it’s best to use a CDP-linked account so that your holdings are consolidated in your CDP account and you avoid paying any custodian fees – they can stack up.


Read this article on the best brokerage accounts in Singapore for more details.
What is the difference between stocks and contract for difference (CFD)?

When you purchase stocks, you have to take ownership of the stocks, be it in your custodian or CDP account. When you trade a CFD, you do not own the underlying shares. Rather, you speculate on the share price by buying a contract between you and the CFD provider.

When trading CFDs, you also enjoy the use of leverage whereby you do not have to fork out the full market value of the share to make the trade.

How to choose the best brokerage firm?

You can choose a brokerage firm based on factors such as:

  • Fees
  • Investment products available
  • Market access
  • Perks given through promotions
  • Tools and indicators provided
  • Investment insights and educational materials available
  • Platform interface and user experience
What are the different investment strategies you can employ when using an online brokerage?

There are many different investing strategies which point towards different financial goals and appeal to different risk appetites. For example, some investors invest for capital gains while others might focus on building a dividend income stream.

An important factor is to understand whether you are investing for the short or long term as this would affect your investment horizon. One underlying investment strategy is to focus on time in the market, to start investing as early as possible and to stay invested despite market volatility.

Confused about Online Brokerage terms?

Glossary terms to know for first-time online brokerage users

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