Invest · Broker review
Tiger Brokers
Low-cost US and HK stock access for Asian investors
$10 more per $10,000 than Interactive Brokers (FX cost only)
Not financial advice.This is a comparison of FX costs only. We don't recommend specific investments. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before investing.
Verdict
Tiger Brokers is a strong choice for Asian investors (especially Singapore and Australia-based) wanting access to US and Hong Kong stocks. Its 0.2% FX rate is competitive — not as low as IBKR's 0.1% but significantly better than most local alternatives. Commission-free US trading is a genuine advantage.
FX cost breakdown
FX cost comparison on $10,000 investment
Pros & cons
Pros
- Commission-free US stock trading
- Access to HK and Singapore markets alongside US
- FX cost of 0.2% — better than most Asian retail options
- MAS-regulated (Singapore) and ASIC-regulated (Australia)
- Clean mobile app with margin trading support
Cons
- FX cost still 2× higher than IBKR
- Not available to UK or EU investors
- Owned by a China-based parent (UP Fintech) — consider jurisdictional risk
- Less comprehensive options and futures access than IBKR
Who can use it
Markets available
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tiger Brokers safe for Singapore investors?
Tiger Brokers' Singapore entity (Tiger Fintech (NZ) Limited and Up Fintech Holding subsidiary) is MAS-regulated. Client assets are segregated. It is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: TIGR), providing additional transparency.
Invest by market & home country
See how Tiger Brokers compares for your specific home country and target market — with FX cost, regulation, and tax notes.
US stocks
S&P 500
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global ETFs
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UK stocks
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emerging markets
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Indian stocks
Nifty 50
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bonds and fixed income
Bloomberg Global Aggregate
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REITs
FTSE NAREIT All REITs
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