Young Investors

Kickstart your trading journey with us

Why you will love this

Access educational materials and webinars to build up your trading foundation at your own convenience

Get assistance from your dedicated Trading Representative (TR)

Who can apply

Age 18 and above

For those between 18-20 years old, an initial deposit of S$1,000 is required to commence trading

For local application

Apply at a branch with these supporting documents 

  1. For Singaporeans and Permanent Residents:

    • NRIC/SAF/SPF ID and Passport

    For Malaysians:

    • IC and Singapore Residence Pass (e.g. Employment pass) if applicable

    For Foreigners:

    • Valid Passport and Singapore Residence Pass (e.g. Employment pass) if applicable

    Note: Bring the originals of these Identification Documents (ID)

    Inform our customer service officers to write "YIP" or "YIP-FRANK" at the top right-hand corner of the account opening form

  2. Provide us with the original or electronic copy of any of the following documents reflecting your name and address:

    • Bank statement from a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) licensed bank
    • Latest CPF statement
    • Latest Notice of tax assessment from IRAS

    Note: Document(s) must be dated no older than 3 months from date of application. If your mailing address is different from your residential address, please provide one document for each address.

For overseas application

Mail in the completed application forms with copies of:  

  1. Required for all:

    Write "YIP" or "YIP-FRANK" on the top right-hand corner of your form

    Optional Forms

  2. Provide a copy of your identification:

    For Singaporeans and Permanent Residents:

    • NRIC/SAF/SPF ID and Passport

    For Malaysians:

    • IC and Singapore Residence Pass (e.g. Employment pass) if applicable

    For Foreigners:

    • Valid Passport and Singapore Residence Pass (e.g. Employment pass) if applicable

    Bring your original ID, the photocopy and our account application form to any of the below authorised parties to witness your signature on the form and certify true copy of your ID:

    • Notary Public
    • Advocates & Solicitors
    • Singapore Embassy

    The witnessing officer should provide his/her name and contact details.

  3. Provide us with the original or electronic copy of any of the following documents reflecting your name and address:

    • Bank statement from a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) licensed bank
    • Latest CPF statement
    • Latest Notice of tax assessment from IRAS

    Note: Document(s) must be dated no older than 3 months from date of application. If your mailing address is different from your residential address, please provide one document for each address.

  4. Mail it to us

    OCBC Securities Private Limited
    18 Church Street #01-00,
    OCBC Centre South,
    Singapore 049479

We have features designed to make it easier for beginners to get started on trading.

Benefits

Start off with the basics

With 9 lessons designed specially for beginner traders, kickstart your trading journey through our Back to Basics educational series where basic trading knowledge is shared.

Award-winning trading platform

Trade shares, ETFs, REITs and bonds across 15 global exchanges online with the user-friendly iOCBC trading platform

Dedicated Trading Representative

Get help with all your trading needs and receive regular market updates to spot opportunities.

Market updates and insights

With our seminars and reports, you will be equipped with trading knowledge and kept up to date with the latest market trends from the Singapore, US and China markets to help you get started.

RATES & COMMISSIONS

Trading does not always involve big money

The minimum lot size on SGX is only 100 shares.

Let's say you are buying 100 shares of stock 'A'

Stock buy priceS$1.20

Buy brokerage rate0.275%

Minimum commissionS$25.00

Clearing fee (0.0325%)S$0.03

Access fee (0.0075%)S$0.01

SGX SI FeeS$0.35

GST (8.0%)S$2.03

What you have to payS$147.42

Before you apply

Fees

Rates and commissions

Want to find out more about how to calculate fees? Get in touch with us.

Eligibility requirements

Minimum Age

18 years old

Initial deposit

For those between 18-20 years old, an initial deposit of S$1,000 is required to commence trading

Ways to apply

Open a Basic Trading account with us

FAQs
Common question
What was the Young Investors Programme?

The Young Investors Programme was a 2-year programme designed to help groom young inexperienced individuals into prudent and confident traders. This programme was open to individuals aged between 18 and 29 that opened either a Basic Trading account, Share Financing account or Share Borrowing account with us for the first time. The programme has since ended and registrants of this programme will be notified of their graduation from the programme after the 2-year period ends from the point of sign-up.

For those currently still enrolled in the Young Investors Programme, you may find the relevant Terms & Conditions below:

For OCBC FRANK account holders View terms and conditions governing the Minimum S$15 Online Trade Commission Rebate Promotion for OCBC FRANK Young Investors (YIP-FRANK)
For non-OCBC account FRANK holders View terms and conditions governing the YIP First Trade Promotion
What happens after 2 years in the programme?
After 2 years, you will be notified of your graduation from YIP and any related benefits and rates will cease.