Online Equities Account

Invest in equities while on the go

Why you will love this

Gain access to and invest in 15 global exchanges

Have 24/7 access to your investments via OCBC Digital

Stay informed with the latest news and insights about the markets with Wealth Insights

Who can apply

OCBC deposit account holder above 21 years old with access to OCBC Digital (US citizens, EU residents and persons residing in the EEA are not eligible)

Apply online
 

Get up to S$50 in ETF units for your portfolio nowThe Lion-OCBC Securities Singapore Low Carbon ETF 
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Meet your investment needs

Instant account opening

Open an account instantly on OCBC Digital app and start trading.
For instant account opening, submit your application via the OCBC Digital app from 9am to 5.30pm (Mon - Fri).

Open an account instantly on OCBC Digital app and start trading.
For instant account opening, submit your application via the OCBC Digital app from 9am to 5.30pm (Mon - Fri).

Bank and invest on the go

Make your banking transactions as well as buy and sell stocks. All in one place.

Make your banking transactions as well as buy and sell stocks. All in one place.

Access 15 global exchanges

Invest in global financial markets wherever you are.

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Invest in global financial markets wherever you are.

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Get wealth insights 24/7

Make smart investment decisions with the latest updates, news and insights from the OCBC Wealth Panel.

Make smart investment decisions with the latest updates, news and insights from the OCBC Wealth Panel.

Invest first, fund later

Seize market opportunities as they arise. Trade up to your assigned limit without having to deposit funds in your account beforehand.

Do note that trades will still have to be paid for before the settlement date, otherwise your shares may be force-sold and losses may be incurred.

Seize market opportunities as they arise. Trade up to your assigned limit without having to deposit funds in your account beforehand.

Do note that trades will still have to be paid for before the settlement date, otherwise your shares may be force-sold and losses may be incurred.

Invest in a range of products

Grow your portfolio with REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), shares, ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) and bonds.

Grow your portfolio with REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), shares, ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) and bonds.

A glimpse of your investment platform

Invest in stocks anytime, anywhere

Buy and sell stocks with just a few taps, from the comfort of your home or while you're on the go.

Never miss an opportunity

Set up customised watchlists to monitor the movements of your favourite stocks.

Manage your portfolio easily

Get a clear and precise overview of your portfolio all on one page.

Online Commission rates and fees
Exchange
SGX
US
(NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX)
HK
SH "A"
BURSA
LSE
ASX
SET
TSE
PSE
IDX
SH "B"
SZ "B"
Commission rates Minimum commission/fees
0.15% 25 SGD
0.15% 20 USD
0.15% 150 HKD
0.15% 80 RMB
0.30% 70 RMB
0.30% 55 GBP
0.30% 70 AUD
0.30% 500 THB
0.30% 3,000 JPY
0.30% 550 PHP
0.30% 100K IDR
0.30% 45 USD
0.30% 300 HKD
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  • Commission rates
  • Minimum commission/fees
Exchange
SGX
US
(NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX)
HK
SH "A"
BURSA
LSE
ASX
SET
TSE
PSE
IDX
SH "B"
SZ "B"
Commission rates
0.15%
0.15%
0.15%
0.15%
0.30%
0.30%
0.30%
0.30%
0.30%
0.30%
0.30%
0.30%
0.30%
Minimum commission/fees
25 SGD
20 USD
150 HKD
80 RMB
70 RMB
55 GBP
70 AUD
500 RTHB
3,000 JPY
550 PHP
100K IDR
45 USD
300 HKD
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Disclaimer:

  1. All trades made using an Online Equities Account should be funded before the settlement date. If not, you run the risk of having your shares force-sold and losses may be incurred.
  2. All trades are subject to the Goods & Services Tax (GST), relevant exchanges fees and stamp duty, where applicable.
Get started

Step 1

Submit your application online

Click on the 'Apply Now' button to submit your application by filling in the online form.

You will be asked to select a reference account, which will be used for your GIRO arrangement for your trade settlements.

For instant account opening, submit your application via OCBC Digital app from 9am to 5.30pm (Mon - Fri).

Step 2

Instant account opening (on OCBC Digital app)

If your application is successful via instant account opening, your Online Equities Account will be opened within the same day.

 

Receive confirmation email (on Internet Banking)

We will inform you of the outcome by emailing you at the address you provided in your application form. You will receive this email within 1 working day if your application is successful.

Step 3

Log in to your account and start investing

You can start investing right away via OCBC Digital app.

If you are wondering how you can buy and sell stocks, settle your orders and more, check out our step-by-step guides.

Exclusive offer for you

Get up to S$50 worth of units in the Lion-OCBC Securities Singapore Low Carbon ETF

Get up to S$50 worth of units in the Lion-OCBC Securities Singapore Low Carbon ETF when you invest in this ETF as your first trade on a new Online Equities Account.

Valid for the first 1000 new sign ups from 7 June 2022 to 31 July 2022 with investments of at least S$25 in the ETF. Terms and conditions apply.

Before you apply

Eligibility requirements

Age

Above 21 years old for single account holders

Nationality

OCBC deposit account holder above 21 years old with access to OCBC Digital may apply (US citizens, EU residents and persons residing in the EEA are not eligible)

Account

Any OCBC deposit account linked to OCBC Digital Banking

Investment

Investment

Buying and selling is capped at $50,000 SGD for unsettled trades

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions governing Online Equities Account

Terms and conditions governing the Online Equities Account 3 Trade Promotion Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

Important notices

General disclaimer

Exchange Traded Fund disclaimer

Global Equities disclaimer

This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Information presented as at 5 July 2021.

Ways to apply

Start investing with the Online Equities Account.

Apply online

Log in if you already have an account or are an OCBC Securities customer.

Frequently asked questions
Common questions
More questions and answers
Can I trade all products through the Online Equities Account?

The following products cannot be traded through this account:

  1. Specified Investment Products (SIPs)
    • Foreign ETFs
    • Structured warrants
    • Daily Leveraged Certificates (DLCs)

       

  2. Over-The-Counter (OTC) products
    • Unlisted bonds
    • Structured products
      • Equity-Linked Note (ELN)
      • Fixed Coupon Note (FCN)
      • Bonus Enhanced Note (BEN)
What is the type of order I can submit on this account?

You can submit limit orders for buy and sell on our Online Equities Account. A limit order is an order to buy or sell an exchange traded instrument at a specific price or better. A buy limit order can only be executed at the limit price or lower, and a sell limit order can only be executed at the limit price or higher. The limit orders will be matched with opposite orders at the best price one by one in the system queue according to time priority. If that price is not met, your order will not be executed and will be placed in queue.

I submitted a Buy Order on an SGX counter on the same day my account is opened, why is the trade rejected?

You will only be able to trade on SGX market 1 business day after your Online Equities Account is opened. However, you can start trading in foreign markets once your account is opened.

More questions and answers

List of products available

  • REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts)
    Gain exposure to real estate and property investing through REITs and professional REIT managers, and enjoy the benefits of liquidity and trading them like shares.
  • Shares
    Own a stake of a corporation or company as a shareholder and earn returns through capital gains and dividend distribution.
  • Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
    Gain access to index tracking funds with a diversified portfolio and trade them like shares with the same advantages of liquidity and ease of access.
  • Bonds
    Diversify your investment portfolio with fixed-income securities and earn interest income through periodic coupon payments.

Products listed are subjected to fluctuations due to market conditions and you may reap profits or incur losses.

The following products are not offered through this account:

  1. Specified Investment Products (SIPs) such as foreign ETFs, structured warrants and Daily Leveraged Certificates (DLCs).
  2. Over-The-Counter (OTC) products such as unlisted bonds and structured products, including Equity Linked Note (ELN), Fixed Coupon Note (FCN), Bonus Enhanced Note (BEN).

Access 15 global exchanges

  • American Stock Exchange (AMEX)
  • Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
  • Bursa Malaysia (BURSA)
  • Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)
  • Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX)
  • London Stock Exchange (LSE)
  • National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ)
  • New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
  • Philippines Stock Exchange (PHS)
  • Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)
  • Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX)
  • Shenzhen "B" (SZSE)
  • Shanghai "A" (SSE A)
  • Shanghai "B" (SSE B)
  • Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)

General disclaimer

  1. You will need to have an account with OCBC Securities Private Limited (“OSPL”) in order to make investments, trades and/or transactions with OSPL via OCBC Digital. The Online Equities Account, and all investments, trades and/or transactions (collectively, “Transactions”) made thereunder via OCBC Digital are operated, and made available to you directly, by OSPL (notwithstanding that they may incorporate the OCBC Digital mark, logo trademarks and/or other OCBC trademarks). The access and use of the Online Equities Account and all Transactions made thereunder via OCBC Digital are made directly with OSPL, and are subject to its terms and conditions. Under no circumstances will OCBC be responsible or liable for the provision, access or use of the Online Equities Account, and/or any of the Transactions made thereunder via OCBC Digital.
  2. The information provided in this website is for general information only. It does not take into account your investment aims, financial situation or particular needs. Any opinions or views of third parties expressed in this webpage are those of the third parties identified, and do not represent our views. Trading in securities can be very risky, and you may lose all of or more than the amount you originally invested or deposited. You should consider carefully and take caution when making any trading decision, and work out whether each trade is suitable for you. If necessary you should speak to your own financial adviser, who will assess whether the product is suitable for you based on your investment aims, financial situation or needs. If you choose to act based on the information provided in this website, it is entirely at your own risk and responsibility. The information is not investment advice or recommendations by us.
  3. This is not a formal offer for any product, or an offer to enter into a transaction for any securities or to take part in any particular trading or investment strategy.
  4. The Bank, its related companies, their respective directors and/or employees (collectively “Related Persons”) may or might have in the future interests in the investment products or the issuers mentioned herein. Such interests include effecting transactions in such investment products, and providing broking, investment banking and other financial services to such issuers. The Bank and its Related Persons may also be related to, and receive fees from, providers of such investment products.
  5. The information provided in this website may contain projections or other predictions about future events or the future performance of countries, assets, markets or companies. Actual events or results may be different. Past performance figures are not necessarily an indication of future or likely performance. Market conditions may limit the ability of the platform to trade. Investments in non-Singapore markets are subject to exchange rate fluctuations. Any reference to any specific country, financial product or asset class is used for illustration or information purposes only and you should not rely on it for any purpose.
  6. We have done all we can to make sure that the information provided in this website is accurate at the time of publishing, but we do not guarantee that it is accurate. If any of the information becomes out of date or is inaccurate, we do not have to update it.
  7. We will not be responsible for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly in connection with, or as a result of, any person acting on any information provided in this website.
  8. If you are thinking of investing, please read the Terms and Conditions Governing OCBC Online Equities Account for details about the plan before deciding whether to enter into any transaction with any issuer. You can get a copy of the Terms and Conditions Governing OCBC Equities Account at www.ocbc.com/iwov-resources/sg/ocbc/personal/pdf/investments/tncs-online-equities-account.pdf
  9. Please do not reproduce or share any of the information provided in this website without our written permission.
  10. Any hyperlink to any third party article, or other website or webpage (including any websites or webpages owned, operated and maintained by third parties) is for informational purposes only and for your convenience only and is not an endorsement or verification of any such article, website or webpage by OCBC and should only be accessed at your own risk. OCBC does not review the contents of any such articles, website or webpage, and shall not be liable to any person for the same.
  11. No representation or warranty whatsoever in respect of any information provided herein is given by OCBC Bank and it should not be relied upon as such. OCBC Bank does not undertake an obligation to update the information or to correct any inaccuracy that may become apparent at a later time. All information presented is subject to change without notice.
  12. Investments are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.
  13. The information in and contents of this document may not be reproduced or disseminated in whole or in part without the Bank’s written consent.

Exchange Traded Funds disclaimer

  1. OCBC Online Equities Account primarily invest in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), although on occasion it may invest in other Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) such as Exchange Traded Commodities (ETCs). For the purposes of these terms, these are collectively referred to under the term ETFs.
  2. The prices of the underlying investments of the ETFs will vary according to the markets on which these are listed or traded;
  3. Dividend growth is not guaranteed, nor are companies in which you invest obliged to pay dividends;
  4. Underlying assets may decline in value;
  5. ETFs on overseas markets may involve different risks to ETFs issued in Singapore;
  6. As with all funds, ETFs may be suspended from trading due to the closure of the underlying market or due to the winding down of the fund.
  7. For funds that are listed on an approved exchange, investors cannot redeem their units of those funds with the manager, or may only redeem units with the manager under certain specified conditions. The listing of the units of those funds on any approved exchange does not guarantee a liquid market for the units.

Global Equities disclaimer

  1. Dividend growth is not guaranteed, nor are companies in which you invest obliged to pay dividends;
  2. Companies may go bankrupt rendering the original investment valueless;
  3. Equity markets may decline in value;
  4. Corporate earnings and financial markets may be volatile;
  5. If there is no recognised market for equities, then these may be difficult to sell and accurate information about their value may be hard to obtain;
  6. Smaller company investments may be difficult to sell if there is little liquidity in the market for such equities and there may be substantial differences between the buying price and the selling price;
  7. Equities on overseas markets may involve different risks to equities issued in Singapore;
  8. With regards to investments in overseas companies, foreign exchange rates may move in an unfavourable direction affecting adversely the valuation of investments in base currency terms.