Interactive Brokers launches IBKR Lite pricing plan in Singapore
Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ:IBKR) today announced the launch of its IBKR Lite pricing plan in Singapore.
This plan offers Singaporean investors a commission-free way to trade US stocks and ETFs around the clock.
The Singaporean IBKR Lite program delivers true cost transparency with no commissions, platform or settlement fees, or minimums, giving Singapore investors easy and low-cost access to the US markets.
IBKR Lite complements the firm’s existing IBKR Pro pricing plan, which utilizes IB SmartRouting℠ to help optimize execution. Clients can switch between Lite and Pro at any time, depending on their trading needs. Both plans offer IBKR’s platforms, tools, and global market access.
“We’re pleased to bring zero-commission US stock trading to investors in Singapore,” said Yujun Lin, Chief Executive Officer of Interactive Brokers Singapore. “With IBKR Lite, clients benefit from cost-effective access to the US markets, with zero commissions and no platform or settlement fees. This gives Singaporean investors yet another way to utilize IBKR’s transparent and powerful platform, and this launch reflects our continued commitment to offering the best value and trading experience globally.”
IBKR Lite in Singapore includes:
- Zero commissions on US stocks and ETFs, around the clock, 5 days a week
- No platform or settlement fees, ticket charges, or account minimums
- Transparent, low commissions on options, futures, and mutual funds
- Participation in the Stock Yield Enhancement Program to earn income on fully-paid shares
- Competitive interest on uninvested cash balances and low margin loan interest rates.
Additional features for Singapore-based investors include:
- Access to more than 160 global markets across stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds
- Trading and funding in up to 28 currencies, including the Singapore Dollar (SGD)
- Use of IBKR Desktop and IBKR GlobalTrader, modern platforms optimized for global investing
- Overnight trading on over 10,000 US stocks and ETFs – trade during Asian hours even when US markets are closed
- Fractional shares to invest flexibly with small cash balances
- Recurring investments to automate long-term strategies
- AI-powered news summaries for faster, informed decision-making.