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BEST GLOBAL STOCK BROKERS IN SINGAPORE

Thinking about expanding your portfolio to global markets? This ranking of the best international stock brokers for Singapore reviews how well each platform connects local investors to exchanges abroad. We analysed security, costs, platform usability, and the quality of customer service, focusing on access to major foreign equities across the US, Europe, and Asia. Given Singapore’s outward-looking investor base, these brokers stand out for enabling seamless, regulated global diversification without compromising reliability.

Ranking Methodology 


To compile the ranking, we rely on a professional criterion that follows these steps:

  1. We test the platforms based on several basic parameters (see list).

  2. We test the platforms based on ranking-specific parameters.

  3. We ensure the results are accurate (consistency and absence of outliers).

  4. We verify on social media and forums that our parameters are socially sound and that no relevant negative reviews exist.

  5. We present and publish the ranking.


Basic Testing Parameters for Apps Included in the Ranking


  • They allow accounts to be opened by local clients; meaning we exclude platforms not available in certain countries.

  • Regulatory compliance and security.

  • Transparency, reputation, and data protection.

  • Total costs (commissions, spreads, non-trading fees, deposits/withdrawals).

  • User experience (UX/UI), stability, and performance (uptime, latency).

  • Platform and tools (charts, alerts, backtesting, mobile, desktop, API).

  • Execution and liquidity (order quality, slippage, depth).

  • Customer support (languages, coverage, response times).

  • Education and resources (guides, research, demos, simulators).


Specific Parameters for the Global Equities Ranking


  • Coverage of international markets (US, Europe, Asia, Latin America, etc.).

  • Access to multiple foreign exchanges with real-time data.

  • Availability of complementary global instruments (ADRs, GDRs, international ETFs).

  • Multi-currency capabilities (trading in different currencies, efficient conversion).

  • Comparative analysis tools between global markets.

  • International order execution and routing (quality across multiple exchanges).

  • Access to global research and news (macro, geopolitics, sectors).

  • Fees associated with global trading (international custody, FX conversion, cross-border transfers).

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How to open an Investment Account


In Singapore, opening an investment account is straightforward once you’ve selected a provider. The process is the same whether you are investing in stocks, ETFs, bonds, crypto or real estate.


  1. Go to the provider’s website: Click “Open account” or “Get started”.

  2. Fill in your details: Name, email, phone and country. You’ll need an NRIC, FIN, or passport plus proof of address, such as a SP Group utilities bill or a recent bank statement (within 3 months).

  3. Approval: Some accounts are opened instantly, others in a few days.

  4. Set preferences: Adjust account risk settings once approved.

  5. Fund account: Deposit by card, bank transfer, or PayNow/GrabPay.

You can then start investing.

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