iOCBC is your 24/7 online stock trading service. With just a click, you can access timely and comprehensive market information through the internet or mobile phone. So you'll have invaluable insights to help you assess your options and act on them immediately.

When it comes to online trading, speed, security and control are important features that let you capture market opportunities with a peace of mind.  These qualities are now available to you in iOCBC, be it trading in the Singapore market or key overseas securities markets.

SPEED

Opportunities knock at the most unexpected moments. With iOCBC, you can place your orders at your own convenience. iOCBC is connected to both local and major overseas securities markets electronically. Recognise and seize more diverse trading opportunities on iOCBC with

• Direct Market Access ("DMA" ¹ ) to multiple foreign markets

Immerse yourself in the opportunities almost instantly by sending your orders direct to securities exchanges overseas, just like you are there.

 

Markets available for trading in iOCBC:

1. American Stock Exchange (AMEX)*
2. Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)*
3. Bursa Malaysia (Bursa)*
4. Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)*
5. Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX)*
6. National Association of Securities Dealers and Automated Quotations (NASDAQ)*
7. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)*
8. Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE)
9. Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZE)
10. Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)
11. Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)
12. London Stock Exchange (LSE)*
13. Philippines Stock Exchange (PHS)
14. Singapore Exchange (SGX)*

 

* Market via DMA

SECURITY

Using iOCBC, you are assured that your transactions are secure with :

• End-to-End Security Encryption  - Place orders online with greater confidence.

• Global Custody Service - Know that your foreign securities are kept safely with an established global custodian², which  provides a high level of service and security.

CONTROL

iOCBC puts you in control of your own investments through :

• Convenient Management of your portfolio - Get updated on your portfolio performance anytime with :
  • Portfolio Management -  Track your cash and margin portfolio, view your trading history and trust balances.
  • Single Log-in to Multiple Accounts - Access and trade in all markets using your cash trading, share financing and other accounts at one go.
  • Multi-channel Alerts - Receive Trade confirmations and alerts on your mobile phone and email.

• Ability to Trade and Settle in Choice Currency - Manage your forex risk by using foreign currency trust accounts to settle your trades.

• Informed Decision Making - Get your hands on updated information and enhance your decision-making process using :
  • Personalised Corporate Actions Updates - Be notified of the latest corporate actions for your foreign market securities holdings.
  • Customised Watchlists - You can monitor the latest stock prices by creating a list of your favourite counters.
  • Counter Party Broker Information  - View counter party broker information for SGX trades.
  • Trading Tools - Chart securities listed on SGX and Bursa Malaysia and view in-depth securities price movements when performing your technical analysis on iMatrix. Manage your margin risks with our Share Financing Simulator   and calculate your entry and exit profitability for local and overseas securities using our Trade Calculator .

The user-friendly interface makes it easy for you to check the performance of local and foreign markets before making your trading decisions. What's more, iOCBC also lets you enjoy quick and secure transactions on a reliable platform.

Find out more about iOCBC Internet Trading!

For more information, contact us today!

Risk warning:

Trading in securities can be extremely risky.  There is a possibility of losing a significant portion or all of the funds used for trading activities.  Trading in foreign securities includes, but is not limited to, currency risks and rules/regulations peculiar to the respective foreign securities markets.

^1. DMA refers to the automated process of routing orders directly to the exchanges with validation checks. There is no human intervention in the process which minimises human errors and allows speedy trading.

^2. OCBC Securities has appointed Citibank, N.A. and its affiliates as the direct custody service provider across 14 securities markets.

Disclaimer

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