If you have searched "saxotraders" you are really asking one question: which Saxo trading platform should I actually log into? Saxo Singapore runs three of them on one account. SaxoInvestor is the stripped-back app for buy-and-hold stock and ETF investors. SaxoTraderGO is the web platform with real charts and order types for people who trade weekly. SaxoTraderPRO is the desktop terminal for heavy traders who want six screens, depth-of-market and algo orders. They all share the same commissions, the same 0.25% FX conversion, and the same MAS-regulated account, so the choice is about how you trade, not how much you pay. This guide maps each platform to a real Singapore use case so you stop guessing.
Saxo Capital Markets (Singapore) has been MAS-regulated and operating here since 2006, and it gives every client access to all three platforms from a single login. You do not pick a platform when you open the account; you switch between them depending on what you are doing that day. Pricing, products and your cash sit in one place underneath.
Because the fee schedule is identical across the three, picking the right one is about fit. A long-term investor who buys an S&P 500 ETF twice a year does not need a depth ladder. A swing trader watching US earnings needs more than a clean buy button. Match the platform to your behaviour and you avoid both the under-powered and the over-complicated trap.
| Platform | Where it runs | Best for | Standout tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaxoInvestor | Web and mobile app | Buy-and-hold stock, ETF and fund investors | Simple portfolio view, screeners, fund access |
| SaxoTraderGO | Web and mobile app | Active investors and weekly traders | Advanced charts, full order types, alerts |
| SaxoTraderPRO | Desktop (Windows/Mac) | High-frequency and professional traders | Up to 6 screens, depth trader, algo orders, options ladder |
SaxoInvestor is the entry point. It runs on the web and as a mobile app, and it is built around a portfolio you check rather than a chart you stare at. You get stocks, ETFs, bonds and mutual funds, a clean holdings overview with profit and loss, and simplified research. There are no multi-leg option tickets or order ladders to trip over.
If you are dollar-cost-averaging into a couple of ETFs, this is the platform that will not overwhelm you. The catch worth flagging for 2026: Saxo discontinued its recurring savings plan (the auto-invest style scheduled buy) in 2025, so you place each buy yourself. If hands-off scheduled investing is the whole point for you, a robo-advisor may fit better, which is why some readers compare a robo-advisor against a DIY ETF approach before committing to a brokerage.
SaxoTraderGO is the web platform that sits in the middle and, for most people reading about "saxotraders", it is the right answer. It opens in a browser and mirrors as a mobile app, so you can chart on a laptop and execute on your phone with the same layout. You get genuine charting (Saxo advertises 85-plus technical indicators with drawing and annotation tools), market, limit, stop and algo order types, watchlists, screeners and price alerts.
It also reaches across Saxo's full product range when you need it: more than 71,000 instruments including 23,000-plus stocks, 7,000-plus ETFs, bonds, listed options, futures, forex and CFDs. For a Singapore investor that means SGX, US and Hong Kong names plus global ETFs from one screen. If you are still deciding which markets to trade, our explainer on buying US stocks from Singapore pairs well with this platform.
Level 1 live data for US and EU stocks is free; deeper Level 2 depth data across exchanges is a paid subscription you can add. For weekly trading and active rebalancing, GO does almost everything PRO does without making you install a desktop terminal.
SaxoTraderPRO is the downloadable desktop platform for Windows and Mac, and it is overkill for most retail investors. It looks like GO but adds the workstation features active traders pay attention to: multi-monitor layouts spanning up to six screens, a Depth Trader for real-time order-book management, time-and-sales tape, an options risk ladder, bulk position closing and advanced algo execution.
You do not need a separate subscription to use PRO; it comes with the same account. The honest test is whether you will use these tools. If you trade options with Greeks open, manage many positions at once, or want order-book depth on a dedicated rig, PRO earns its place. If you trade a handful of stocks a month, you will get the same fills on GO with far less clutter. Before you scale up trading frequency, it is worth understanding the volatility you are taking on, since PRO makes it easy to act faster than your strategy intends.
This is the part competitor reviews bury: switching platforms does not change your price. The commission, FX and custody schedule attaches to your account tier, not to SaxoInvestor, GO or PRO. Saxo charges no platform fee and no inactivity fee to use any of them.
Your tier is set by funding and assets. Classic is the default with no minimum. Platinum (around S$300,000 in assets) and VIP (around S$1.5 million) drop your commission rate and trim custody. For 2026 Saxo has been running a complimentary Classic-to-Platinum upgrade on sign-up, so check whether that promotion still applies when you open the account. Verify the live rate on Saxo's own schedule before you trade, since these figures move.
| Cost | Classic | Platinum | VIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGX stocks | 0.08%, min S$3 | 0.05%, min S$3 | 0.03%, min S$3 |
| US stocks (NYSE/Nasdaq) | 0.08%, min US$1 | 0.05%, min US$1 | 0.03%, min US$1 |
| Hong Kong stocks | 0.08%, min HKD 15 | 0.05%, min HKD 15 | 0.03%, min HKD 15 |
| FX conversion | Spot +/- 0.25% | Spot +/- 0.25% | Spot +/- 0.25% |
| Custody fee (non-SGX holdings) | Up to 0.12%/yr | Up to 0.12%/yr | 0.06%/yr |
| Platform / inactivity fee | None | None | None |
| Minimum to qualify | None | ~S$300,000 | ~S$1.5 million |
Two charges quietly do more damage than commission for Singapore investors, and they apply no matter which platform you use. The first is the FX conversion: when you buy a US-listed stock with SGD, Saxo converts at the spot rate plus or minus 0.25%. Round-trip that on every buy and sell and it can dwarf a US$1 commission on a small order. Holding a USD wallet and converting in fewer, larger chunks reduces the drag.
The second is custody. Saxo does not charge Singapore residents a custody fee on SGX-listed stocks and ETFs. For non-SGX holdings it charges an annual custody fee of up to 0.12% (0.06% at VIP), which you can also avoid by opting into securities lending. If you mostly hold US ETFs, model that 0.12% against your portfolio value, because it recurs every year you hold.
Saxo's pull is range and platform quality rather than rock-bottom headline pricing. Against the low-cost crowd, its 0.08% Classic rate is competitive but not the cheapest for tiny US trades, where flat-fee or zero-commission brokers can win. Against a private bank, Saxo is far cheaper and far more flexible.
If you want to weigh the alternatives, our guide to the best brokers for beginners covers the cheaper entry-level options, while readers who like Saxo's depth often also look at Interactive Brokers. For the full fee-and-tier breakdown of Saxo itself rather than just its platforms, see our dedicated Saxo Bank Singapore fee guide.
| Broker | US stock commission (from) | Platform depth | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxo (SaxoTrader) | 0.08%, min US$1 | Three platforms, GO and PRO are deep | Multi-market investors wanting one strong platform |
| Interactive Brokers | From US$0.0035/share or fixed tiers | TWS is powerful, steep learning curve | Cost-focused global active traders |
| Moomoo / Tiger | Low or promo flat fees | Strong mobile, lighter desktop | Beginners and US-stock first traders |
| Local bank brokerage (CDP) | Higher, often 0.18-0.28% | Basic | SGX buy-and-hold under your own CDP name |
Saxo Capital Markets (Singapore) is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Denmark's Saxo Bank A/S, which has run for more than three decades. Client assets are held in segregated custody, separate from Saxo's own books, which is the protection that matters if a broker fails. Note that Singapore stocks bought through Saxo sit in Saxo's custody, not in your personal CDP account, so the holding structure differs from a traditional CDP-linked broker.
To start, open the account online with your Singpass and NRIC, fund it (Classic has no minimum), and log into whichever platform fits. New investors should begin on SaxoInvestor or SaxoTraderGO. If you are weighing how much to put in versus keep liquid, run the numbers through our fixed deposit versus investing calculator first so the trading platform is the last decision, not the first.
SaxoTraderGO is the browser and mobile platform built for active investors, with full charting, all order types and alerts. SaxoTraderPRO is a downloadable desktop terminal that adds multi-screen layouts, order-book depth, an options risk ladder and algo execution for heavy and professional traders. Both share the same account and the same fees.
No. SaxoInvestor, SaxoTraderGO and SaxoTraderPRO all run on one account and share the same commission, FX and custody schedule. Your price is set by your account tier (Classic, Platinum or VIP) and your funding level, not by the platform you log into. Saxo charges no platform or inactivity fee on any of them.
Most beginners should start with SaxoInvestor for simple stock and ETF buying, or SaxoTraderGO if they want charts and more order types. SaxoTraderPRO is a desktop terminal aimed at frequent and professional traders and is unnecessary for someone making a handful of trades a year. You can switch between all three on the same login at any time.
Saxo waives custody fees for Singapore residents holding SGX stocks and ETFs, but charges up to 0.12% a year on non-SGX holdings (0.06% at VIP), which securities lending can waive. Every currency conversion costs the spot rate plus or minus 0.25%, regardless of which SaxoTrader platform you trade on.
This is general financial information for Singapore, not personal financial advice. Figures change — verify current rates against the official sources above before acting. See our full disclaimer.