Top 4 reasons to apply for Saxo Markets :
1)Saxo's parent company is Saxo Bank from Denmark, which is trusted by over 1 million clients worldwide
2) Competitive and highly transparent fees, with no inactivity fees, platform fees or custody fees
3) Earn up to 4.5%* interest on your account cash balance with more flexibility of your fund
4) Access over 125 exchanges worldwide including core and emerging markets such as US, Japan & Europe. There are over 71,000+ instruments at industry-leading prices across stocks, FX, bonds and commodities, etc.
* Interest rates are indicative only and are subject to change in line with market conditions.
¥800
Min. Commission Fee Japan Stocks
US$1
Min. Commission Fee US Stocks
HK$15
Min. commission Fee HK Stocks
All Details
Charting tools: Use a full set of drawing tools and over 50 indicators to analyze price trends.
Algorithmic trade: Fully integrated into the trade ticket, you can modify orders without having to cancel and replace them.
Trading signals: Automate your analysis with Autochartist, an analysis tool identifies emerging and completed chart pattern.
Thematic investment: We put the interesting themes and related companies together, to serve as inspiration for your next trade.
Watchlists: Fully customizable based on your investment goals, keep a close eye on the instruments that matter most.
Screener: Apply descriptive, fundamental and technical conditions to cross-filter your search and find your desired financial instruments.
US Stocks & ETFs
USD 0.005/share (Min. USD 1)
HK Stocks & ETFs
0.03%(Min. HKD 15)
Commodities Fees
USD 0.85
Forex Fees
0.4 pip spreads on major FX pairs
Bonds Fees
0.05% of contract value (Min. of EUR 50)
Mutual Funds Fees
HKD 0
Options Fees
USD 0.75 per contract
Futures Fees
USD 1 per contract
Trading Fee
N/A
^ Commission fees are determined based on the account level.
Min. Age Requirements
18 years old or above
Account Opening Fee
HK$0
Payment Method
Online banking, eDDA, Bank Transfer
Online Application
Min. Funding Requirements
HK$10,000 or equivalent in other currency
Trading Platforms
Mobile app and desktop
Stocks
ETF
FOREX
Fund
Bond
Options
Futures
Commodities
Integrated Digital Support
Local Language Assistance
Customer Service
Specialist Assistance
Depends on subscription type
Personal Relationship Manager, Dedicated Sales Trader, In-house Analyst
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Saxo Capital Markets Commission and Trading Fees
Saxo Capital Markets Charges
Fees
Trading Fees
HK Stocks: 0.03%; US Stocks: US$0.005/share
Custody Fees
HK$0
Outgoing Stocks Transfer Fee
€50 per ISIN
Pros and Cons of Saxo Markets Investment Accounts
Pros
Access 19,000+ stocks and 3000+ ETFs across core and emerging markets on 40 exchanges around the world
A wide range of products available from stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, options, futures, Forex, CFDs, options, listed options, etc.
Offshore account available even with Hong Kong address
No inactivity fees, no platform fees, no custody fees
Offer a 20-day free demonstration of the platform with a simulated US$ 100,000 account to practice with
Different platforms for users of different level of experience form beginners who are just trying out
, to investors with some knowledge and advanced institutional traders
Cons
Trading fees are more expensive than other platforms (HK Stocks: HK$15; US Stocks: US$1)
Saxo Markets VS Interactive Brokers Investment Account
Saxo VS Interactive Brokers
Saxo Markets
Interactive Brokers
Welcome Offers
Apply via MoneySmart before 30th April and receive an exclusive HK$1,000 cash reward if your 1-month assets reach HK$20,000
Enjoy 3-month of free trial of IBKR Pro
HK Stocks Trading Fees
HK$15
Min: 0.015%
US Stock Trading Fee
US$1
Min: US$0.0035
Minimum Funding
Local version HK$10,000; International version: US$2,000
N/A
Offshore Account Available
Yes
No
FAQ
What are the perks of opening a Saxo account through MoneySmart?
Apply via MoneySmart before 30th April and receive an exclusive HK$1,000 cash reward if your 1-month assets reach HK$20,000
Can I open an offshore account with Saxo?
Yes, you can open an offshore account with Saxo even with a Hong Kong address.