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How to invest from Singapore

Where to buy, who protects you, and what it really costs a small investor in Singapore to own local and global stocks.

CurrencySGD
ExchangeSGXSingapore Exchange
RegulatorMonetary Authority of SingaporeMAS
EU rulesNoPRIIPs doesn't apply

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Brokers you can use from Singapore

Researched October 2026. Listed for information, not as a recommendation. Fees change often, so compare them on each broker's official pricing page.

Local brokers

moomooInvesting app
App for SGX, US and HK stocks.Official site ↗
Tiger BrokersInvesting app
App for SGX, US and HK stocks.Official site ↗
POEMS (Phillip Securities)Online broker
Long-established local broker.Official site ↗
DBS VickersBank
Brokerage of DBS bank.Official site ↗
FSMOneOnline broker
Funds, ETFs and stocks platform.
SyfeInvesting app
Robo-adviser and brokerage.Official site ↗

International platforms

Interactive BrokersCheck availability
Global broker with access to stock exchanges in dozens of countries from one account.
  • Real shares & ETFsYes
  • CFDsYes
  • Regulated bySEC / FINRA (US), FCA (UK), Central Bank of Ireland (EU) +5
Official site ↗Source
eToroCheck availability
Social investing app: real shares and ETFs, copy-trading, plus CFDs and crypto.
  • Real shares & ETFsYes
  • CFDsYes
  • Regulated byCySEC (EU), FCA (UK), ASIC (AU) +2
Official site ↗Source
tastytradeCheck availability
US broker built for options and futures traders. Also stocks and ETFs, with international accounts for eligible countries.
  • Real shares & ETFsYes
  • CFDsNo
  • Regulated bySEC / FINRA (US), CFTC / NFA (US), SIPC member
Official site ↗Source

About CFDs: some platforms above also offer CFDs. These are leveraged products and most retail CFD accounts lose money. For long-term investing, make sure you are buying the real shares or ETF units.

Your three routes

Local brokerSimplest for SGX shares and local tax reporting. Foreign markets can cost more.
International brokerUS, European and Asian markets in one account, if it's allowed to serve residents of Singapore.
Funds & ETFsThe low-effort way to diversify with a small amount, through either route.

Buying US and global stocks

Check whether your broker gives direct access to US exchanges, holds shares in your own name, and how it handles US dividend withholding tax for residents of Singapore.

The costs that matter

Currency conversion (SGD → USD/EUR)Often the biggest hidden cost
Trading commissionsHurts most on small monthly buys
Custody & inactivity feesCharged just for holding
Fund costs (TER)Small, but compound for decades

See how fees change the end result with the compound interest calculator.

Who protects you

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) supervises investment firms in Singapore. Before opening an account, find the broker in the official register, or confirm its licence lets it serve residents of Singapore. No clear regulator is a red flag.

Taxes

How gains and dividends are taxed in Singapore depends on your residency and account type. Confirm with the official tax authority or a qualified local adviser; rules change often.