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  Basic Information

 

Trading Hours

 

Monday - Friday

 

8.30am - 8.59am (Pre – Open)

8.59am - 9.00am (Non – Cancel Period)

9.00am - 5.00pm%

5.00pm - 5.05pm (Pre – Close)

5.05pm - 5.06pm (Non – Cancel Period)

 

Time Difference

GMT + 8

Currency

SGD

Main Index

Straits Times Index (STI)

Settlement Period

T + 3 market days

Price Quotes

Live

Use of CPF

Yes. Click here to view the list of CPF Investment Scheme Stocks. Click on View All CPF Investment Scheme.

 

For more information on the Pre-Open and Pre-Close routines, click here.

 

Note:

% W.e.f. 01 August 2011, SGX will enhance market access with continuous all-day trading, (ie: There will be no market break from 12.30pm to 2.00pm)

 

Please refer to the following for more information:
i
SGX circular dated 30 June 2011 on the various channels you may place your order and the possible limitation on all day continuous trading , in terms of general market conditions, impact on service level and order execution and management process.

ii) Frequently Ask Questions on Continuous All-Day Trading 

 

The Electronic Trading Service is provided on an “as is”, “as available” basis only and subject to the Standard Trading Terms and Conditions.

 

Please refer to www.sgx.com for more details.

  Minimum Bid Sizes for trading in SGX

 (i) Minimum bid size for all securities traded on SGX-ST market with the exception of ETFs, Debentures, Loan Stocks and Bonds

 

(A) Price Range (S$/US$)

Existing (Till 1 July 2011)

New (Effective 4 July 2011)

Minimum

Bid Size (S$/US$)

*Bids Range

Minimum

Bid Size (S$/US$)

*Bids Range

Below $0.20

0.005

+/- 10 bids

from last

done price

0.001

+/- 20 bids

from last

done price

$0.20 – $0.995

0.005

0.005

$1.00 – $1.99

0.01

0.005

$2.00 – $9.99

0.01

0.01

$10 and above

0.02

0.01

(B) Price Range (HK$)

Minimum Bid Size (HK$)

*Bids Range

Below $0.25

0.001

+/- 10 bids

from last

done price

$0.250 to $0.495

0.005

$0.500 to $9.990

0.01

$10.00 to $19.98

0.02

$20.00 to $99.95

0.05

$100.00 to $199.90

0.1

$200.00 to $499.80

0.2

$500.00 & above

0.5

(C) Price Range (JPY¥)

Minimum Bid Size (JPY¥)

*Bids Range

Below $2,000

1

+/- 10 bids

from last

done price

$2,000 to $2,995

5

$3,000 to $29,990

10

$30,000 to $49,950

50

$50,000 to $99,900

100

$100,000 & above

1,000

 

(ii) Minimum bid size for ETFs, Debentures, Loan Stocks and Bonds

 

Product

Price Range

Minimum

Bid Size

*Bids Range

ETF and Debentures

All

0.01 or 0.001 as determined by SGX-ST

+/- 30 bids from last done price

Bonds and Loan Stocks

All

0.001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For example, if SingTel was last traded at $3.260, the price limit will be calculated to be +/-20 bids from $3.260. In this case, the price limit range will be $3.060 and $3.460 where all the price steps available for trading will be:

 

- 20 bids (Buy)

Last Done Price

+ 20 bids (Sell)

S$3.250

 

S$3.260

S$3.270

S$3.240

S$3.280

S$3.230

S$3.290

S$3.220

S$3.300

S$3.210

S$3.310

S$3.200

S$3.320

S$3.190

S$3.330

S$3.180

S$3.340

S$3.170

S$3.350

S$3.160

S$3.360

S$3.150

S$3.370

S$3.140

S$3.380

 

Note:

- Buy bids are limited up to the specified bids below the last done price
- Sell bids are limited up to specified bids above the last done price

- Price entered that is more than the specified bids from the last done price will be rejected unless you select the ‘force order’ option.
- Force key is granted to client at the sole discretion by the Company & Trading Representative. Client will be bearing the risk of keying in undesirable price by mistake.

 

For more details on minimum bid size, kindly refer the SGX website:
a) 
Circular dated 19 September 2007
b) Circular dated 31 May 2011 

  Commission & Charges

Stocks listed in SGX and trade using: Cash/CPF/SRS and Share Borrowing Account

 

SGX Market (Traded Currency in SGD)

Transacted Value             

iOCBC Online /Mobile

Dealer-Assisted

S$50,000 or less             

0.275%

0.50%

> S$50K - S$100K               

0.275%

0.40%

> S$100K             

0.20%

0.25%

Minimum Commission

S$25.00

S$40.00

 

SGX Market (Traded Currency in USD)

Transacted Value             

iOCBC Online/Mobile

Dealer-Assisted

US$30,000 or less             

0.275%

0.50%

> US$30K  - US$60K

0.275%

0.40%

> US$60K             

0.20%

0.25%

Minimum Commission

US$14.00

US$20.00

 

 SGX Market (Traded Currency in HKD)

Transacted Value             

iOCBC Online /Mobile

Dealer-Assisted

HK$250,000 or less             

0.275%

0.50%

> HK$250K  - HK$500K

0.275%

0.40%

> HK$500K             

0.20%

0.25%

Minimum Commission

HK$100.00

HK$150.00

 

- For counters traded in other currency, please contact us at 1800 338 8688.

- All transactions are subject to the following fees:

      i ) Clearing Fees : 0.05%¹  or 0.04%² of the contract value

      ii) SGX Trading Access Fees: 0.0075% of the contract value

      iii) GST on commission, clearing fees and SGX Trading Access fees

 
Note:

¹ With effect from 1 March 2007, the clearing fee rate will be reduced from 0.05% to 0.04% (only for shares, not applicable structured warrants, futures, options) of the contract value, subject to maximum of S$600 or US$393 or HK$3,095.

 

² Meanwhile, the SGX clearing fee rate of 0.05% shall remain the same for trading in structured warrants, futures, options, subject (maximum S$200 or US$110 or HK$860).
 

Note:

All the above commission & fees are subject to prevailing Singapore GST (if applicable).

  2012 Securities Trading Holidays

Month

Date

Day

Remarks

January

02-Jan-12*

Monday

New Year's Day

January

23-Jan-12

Monday

1st day of Chinese New Year

January

24-Jan-12

Tuesday

2nd day of Chinese New Year

April

06-Apr-12

Friday

Good Friday

May

01-May-12

Tuesday

Labour Day

August

09-Aug-12

Thursday

National Day

August

20-Aug-12*

Monday

Hari Raya Puasa

October

26-Oct-12

Friday

Hari Raya Haji

November

13-Nov-12**

Tuesday

Deepavali

December

25-Dec-12

Tuesday

Christmas Day

 

Note:

* The following public holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be a public holiday;
 
New Year's Day    -  01 Jan 2012   (02 Jan 2012 - Monday)
Hari Raya Puasa   -  19 Aug 2012  (20 Aug 2012- Monday)
 
** The date, 13 November 2012, for Deepavali needs to be checked against the Indian Almanac when it is available and may subject to change.

 

- All dates given here are correct at the time of posting. Some Holidays may differ slightly and are subject to the local official announcement.

 

- On the eves of Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year, the market normally opens for half a day (although they are still considered as one trading day).

  Additional Remarks for trading on SGX

Rem

Description

Rem

Description

Rem

Description

BI

BuyIn Only

CE

Cum Entitlement

XB

Ex Bonus

CB

Cum Bonus

CI

Cum Interest

XD

Ex Dividend

DL

Delist

CO

Cum Offer

XE

Ex Entitlement

PL

Pending Listing

CR

Cum Rights

XI

Ex Interest

SU

Suspense

H

Trading Halt

XO

Ex Offer

CA

Any combination of Cum remarks

J

Adjust

XR

Ex Rights

CD

Cum Dividend

XA

Any combination of Ex remarks

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER

Trading in securities can be very risky, and the customer may lose all or more than the amount invested or deposited. This is particularly so when the customer needs to i) make his or her own trading decisions and ii) ensure each trade is specifically suitable for him or her – the only basis for any trading through or with OCBC Securities Private Limited (“OSPL”).  The information provided herein is intended for general circulation/discussion purposes only and may not be published or circulated (in whole/in part) without our written consent. It does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs (collectively “Objectives”) of any particular person. Please seek advice from an independent financial adviser regarding the suitability of any trade or investment product taking into account your Objectives before making a commitment to trade or purchase the investment product. If you choose not to seek independent financial advice, please consider whether the trade or product in question is suitable for you. This does not constitute an offer/solicitation to buy/sell/subscribe for any investment products or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy. Any proposed transaction is subject to the final expression of the terms in the definitive agreement/confirmation. No representation or warranty whatsoever (including without limitation any representation or warranty as to accuracy, usefulness, adequacy, timeliness or completeness) in respect of any information (including without limitation any statement, figures, opinion, view or estimate) provided herein is given by OSPL and it should not be relied upon as such. OSPL 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. OSPL shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising directly/indirectly howsoever in connection with or as a result of any person acting on any information provided herein.


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