Name: CMC Invest
Brand: CMC Invest
Price: 2 SGD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Overview

CMC Invest gives you transparent access to 15 global stock markets, including the London Stock Exchange for Ireland-domiciled ETFs, a rare option among Singapore brokers. The free Invest tier includes 45 monthly free trades across SG, US, UK, HK, and Canadian markets with zero platform, custody, settlement, or inactivity fees. Paid tiers (Platinum at S$108/month, Diamond at S$128/month) include up to 120 free trades, priority servicing, analyst access, and sales trader coverage. Backed by CMC Markets' 30+ year heritage, MAS licence 101320, and London FTSE listing, CMC Invest also packs TradingView charts, Sustainalytics ESG ratings, and extended US trading hours. Over 1 million investors worldwide use the CMC platform.

Pros

↑Access to 15 global markets including rare London Stock Exchange
↑45 free monthly trades with zero platform or custody fees
↑Transparent pricing with competitive 0.2% FX conversion fee

Cons

↓No fractional shares or automated investing features
↓Single SGD account with no multi-currency option
↓Relatively new platform launched in 2023 with limited track record

Key Highlights

Welcome Offer
Welcome stock rewards
Stock rewards available for new clients who fund and trade
Check cmcinvest.com/en-sg/welcome-offer for current promotions
Must meet minimum funding and trade requirements
Promotions updated periodically

Trading Costs
Min S$2 Singapore
Singapore: 0.04% commission (min S$2)
US: 0.03% commission (min USD 3)
UK: 0.05% commission (min GBP 5)
Hong Kong: 0.06% commission (min HKD 50)
Canada: 0.06% commission (min CAD 6)
Zero platform, custody, settlement, and inactivity fees

Assets & Markets
15 global exchanges
Singapore, US, UK, Hong Kong, Canada
Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland, Belgium
Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, New Zealand
Thousands of stocks, ETFs, and REITs
Rare London Stock Exchange access for Ireland-domiciled ETFs

Why Choose?
45 free monthly trades
Singapore: 5 free trades per month
US: 10 free trades per month
UK: 10 free trades per month
Hong Kong: 10 free trades per month
Canada: 10 free trades per month
Complimentary Invest tier upgrade for 12 months upon activation

Regulation & Safety
MAS regulated
Authorized and regulated by Monetary Authority of Singapore
Capital Markets Services License No: 101320
Client funds segregated at JP Morgan
Securities segregated at BNP Paribas
Part of CMC Markets group listed on London FTSE

Account Minimum
$0 minimum deposit
No minimum deposit to open account
No account maintenance fees
No inactivity fees
Start with any amount you're comfortable with

Key Benefits

Trading Costs

★4.2

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Competitive commission rates across all markets
Singapore: 0.04% min S$2 (5 free monthly)
US: 0.03% min USD 3 (10 free monthly)
Zero platform, custody, settlement, inactivity fees
FX conversion: 0.2% competitive rate
GST 9% applies to commissions outside free trades
No withdrawal fees for most methods

Platform And Tools

★4.1

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Modern web and mobile apps with clean interface
TradingView charting package integrated
Extended US trading hours: pre- and after-market orders
Algorithmic trading for better execution outcomes
Real-time price alerts and customisable watchlists
Portfolio analytics dashboard
Sustainalytics ESG risk ratings built in

Research And Analysis

★3.9

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Sustainalytics ESG risk ratings
Opto market insights content
Aspect Huntley research access
TipRanks analyst ratings
Thematic investing ideas
Market highlights and updates
Investment education resources

Mobile Trading

★4.0

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iOS and Android native apps
Full trading capabilities on mobile
Real-time quotes and charts
Push notifications for alerts
Biometric login security
Portfolio monitoring on-the-go
Responsive customer support via app

Account Features

★4.1

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Instant account opening via Singpass MyInfo
SGD-only account with automatic currency conversion
Invest tier includes 45 free monthly trades
12-month complimentary tier upgrade
FAST bank transfer for deposits
Corporate action processing included
Tax reporting documents provided

Security And Trust

★4.3

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MAS licensed (CMS License 101320)
Client funds segregated at JP Morgan
Securities held at BNP Paribas custody
Backed by 30-year CMC Markets heritage
London Stock Exchange listed parent company
Regular MAS compliance audits
Two-factor authentication standard

Customer Support

★4.0

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24/5 support via email and live chat
Phone: +65 6559 6000
WhatsApp: +65 9129 8665
In-app help center with FAQs
English and Chinese support
Investment service guidance
Responsive resolution times

Educational Resources

★3.7

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Investing 101 guides available
Market highlights articles
Investment strategy content
Thematic investing education
Blog with market insights
Regular newsletters
Limited video tutorial content

VIP Program

1Invest (Free)

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Volume A U M	Free, no subscription
Fee Waivers	45 free monthly trades (5 SG + 10 per intl market)
Exclusive Tools	TradingView charts, ESG ratings, free live US/SG data
Other Perks	Zero platform, custody, settlement, and inactivity fees

2Platinum

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Volume A U M	S$108/month subscription
Fee Waivers	90 free monthly trades (10 SG + 20 per intl market)
Exclusive Tools	Priority servicing, access to analysts, trading tool kit (coming soon)
Other Perks	Free live SG market data, Sharesight for S$10/month

3Diamond

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Volume A U M	S$128/month subscription
Fee Waivers	120 free monthly trades (20 SG + 25 per intl market)
Exclusive Tools	Sales trader coverage, priority servicing, analyst access
Other Perks	Free Sharesight, trading tool kit (coming soon)

Available Tools

Trading Tools

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Paper Trading	×
Margin Trading	×
Zero Commission	✓
Fractional Shares	×
After Hours Trading	✓

Detailed Information

Commission Tiers	Three account tiers: Invest (Free), Platinum (S$108/month), Diamond (S$128/month) Invest: 5 SG + 40 intl free trades (45 total) Platinum: 10 SG + 80 intl free trades (90 total), priority servicing Diamond: 20 SG + 100 intl free trades (120 total), sales trader coverage Same commission rates after free trades across all tiers
Trading Fees	Singapore: 0.04% (min S$2) after 5 free monthly trades US: 0.03% (min USD 3) after 10 free monthly trades UK: 0.05% (min GBP 5) after 10 free monthly trades Hong Kong: 0.06% (min HKD 50) after 10 free monthly trades Canada: 0.06% (min CAD 6) after 10 free monthly trades Other markets: Similar competitive rates apply
Stock Etf Commission	0.03% to 0.06% depending on market
Financing Rates	Not applicable, no margin trading
Overnight Fees	Not applicable, buy and hold platform
Non Trading Fees	Zero platform fees Zero custody fees Zero settlement fees Zero inactivity fees Zero account maintenance fees Regulatory fees per market apply
Deposit Fee	$0
Withdrawal Fee	$0 for most methods
Currency Conversion Fee	0.2% FX conversion fee for foreign trades
Data Feed Fees	Free live US market data Free Singapore real-time quotes Other markets included
Order Modification Fee	$0
Vip Fee Tiers	Invest (Free): 45 free trades/month, zero platform fees Platinum (S$108/month): 90 free trades, priority servicing, analyst access Diamond (S$128/month): 120 free trades, sales trader coverage, free Sharesight Commission rates same across all tiers (savings via free trade allocation)

Minimum Spreads	Market standard
Maximum Leverage	1:1 (no leverage, cash only)
Margin Call Level	Not applicable
Stop Out Level	Not applicable
Negative Balance Protection	Yes
Settlement Period	T+2
Order Execution Quality	Direct market access execution Fast order processing No dealing desk intervention Real-time trade confirmations

Stocks Count	8,000
Etfs Count	2,000
Crypto Count	0
Forex Pairs Count	0
Product Universe Overview	Thousands of stocks and ETFs across 15 markets Full breadth of listed securities, not just top names REITs available across markets Focus on stocks and ETFs only No mutual funds, options, or futures
Geographic Market Coverage	Singapore (SGX) United States (NYSE, NASDAQ) United Kingdom (LSE) Hong Kong (HKEX) Canada (TSX) Japan (TSE) Germany (XETRA) France (Euronext Paris) Switzerland (SIX) Belgium, Netherlands, Spain Sweden, Denmark, New Zealand
Major Markets Details	Full US market coverage Complete Singapore market access London Stock Exchange for Ireland-domiciled ETFs Hong Kong Stock Exchange Major European exchanges
Emerging Markets Details	Limited emerging market coverage Focus on developed markets only
Base Currencies Supported	SGD only (automatic conversion for foreign trades)

Trading Platforms Overview	Modern web-based platform and native iOS/Android apps TradingView charting with technical indicators and drawing tools Algorithmic trading for improved execution Free live US and SG market data Extended US trading hours: pre- and after-market
Desktop Platform	Browser-based web platform No download required Full trading capabilities Portfolio monitoring dashboard Watchlist customization Research tools integrated
Mobile App	iOS and Android native apps Full feature parity with web Real-time quotes and charts Push notifications Biometric authentication Trade on-the-go capability
Web Platform	HTML5 web platform Accessible from any browser Secure HTTPS connection Singpass MyInfo integration Fast account opening Responsive design
Trading Tools And Features	TradingView charting package Real-time price alerts Extended US trading hours Watchlist management Portfolio analytics ESG risk ratings Thematic investing ideas
Charting And Technical Analysis	TradingView integration Multiple chart types Technical indicators Drawing tools Historical data access Real-time data feeds
Risk Management Tools	Stop-loss orders Limit orders Price alerts Portfolio monitoring Position tracking
Order Types Available	Market orders Limit orders Stop orders Day orders Good-till-cancelled orders
Integrations And Api Access	No API access No third-party integrations TradingView built-in only
Third Party Platforms	None
Api Rate Limits	Not available
Algo Trading Support	Not supported

Customer Support Overview	24/5 support availability Multiple contact channels English and Chinese languages Responsive service team
Phone Support Hours	+65 6559 6000 (business hours)
Live Chat Availability	24/5 live chat
Email Response Time	Within 24 hours
Languages Supported	English, Chinese
Local Office Presence	Singapore headquarters
Account Manager	Not provided
Educational Resources Overview	Investing 101 guides Market insights blog Investment strategies Thematic investing education Regular newsletters
Beginner Resources	Investing 101 guides, platform guides, and In The Know articles
Webinars And Tutorials	Limited offerings
Market Analysis And Research	Daily market insights Opto content access Aspect Huntley research
Demo Account Details	Not available
Trading Courses	Basic educational content
Tax Reporting Help	Tax reporting documents provided

Regulation Overview	CMC Markets Singapore Invest Pte. Ltd. (UEN 202217639M) MAS CMS licence 101320 for dealing in capital markets products 16 years MAS licensed and regulated (CMC Markets SG office since 2007) Parent CMC Markets: 30+ years heritage, London FTSE listed 12 global offices across APAC, UK, Europe, and Canada
Primary Regulator	Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
License Number	CMS License No: 101320 / Co. Reg. No. 202217639M
Investor Protection Scheme	Client funds segregated at JP Morgan Securities held at BNP Paribas custody MAS regulatory oversight Regular compliance audits Client asset protection measures
Security Features	Two-factor authentication Biometric login on mobile Secure SSL encryption Regular security audits Data protection compliance Secure payment channels

Commission Tiers

Three account tiers: Invest (Free), Platinum (S$108/month), Diamond (S$128/month)
Invest: 5 SG + 40 intl free trades (45 total)
Platinum: 10 SG + 80 intl free trades (90 total), priority servicing
Diamond: 20 SG + 100 intl free trades (120 total), sales trader coverage
Same commission rates after free trades across all tiers

Trading Fees

Singapore: 0.04% (min S$2) after 5 free monthly trades
US: 0.03% (min USD 3) after 10 free monthly trades
UK: 0.05% (min GBP 5) after 10 free monthly trades
Hong Kong: 0.06% (min HKD 50) after 10 free monthly trades
Canada: 0.06% (min CAD 6) after 10 free monthly trades
Other markets: Similar competitive rates apply

Stock Etf Commission

0.03% to 0.06% depending on market

Financing Rates

Not applicable, no margin trading

Overnight Fees

Not applicable, buy and hold platform

Non Trading Fees

Zero platform fees
Zero custody fees
Zero settlement fees
Zero inactivity fees
Zero account maintenance fees
Regulatory fees per market apply

Deposit Fee

Withdrawal Fee

$0 for most methods

Currency Conversion Fee

0.2% FX conversion fee for foreign trades

Data Feed Fees

Free live US market data
Free Singapore real-time quotes
Other markets included

Order Modification Fee

Vip Fee Tiers

Invest (Free): 45 free trades/month, zero platform fees
Platinum (S$108/month): 90 free trades, priority servicing, analyst access
Diamond (S$128/month): 120 free trades, sales trader coverage, free Sharesight
Commission rates same across all tiers (savings via free trade allocation)

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