Best CFD Brokers in Singapore 2026
Compare the best CFD brokers in Singapore for 2026. This shortlist favors strong review scores, regulator fit, broad market coverage, and platforms that work for active retail CFD traders.
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Trust stack
Trust metadata for CFD in Singapore
This page reuses approved country context, live broker data, and the published TBR methodology for cfd rankings.
Risk layer
Risk & regulation snapshot for Singapore
Regulation
Third-partyMAS
Leverage / exposure
Broker-stated1:50
Trust read
Verified3 / 5 ranked brokers show local regulation overlap
Regulation status
Third-partyMAS is the cleanest regulation filter for this page, but broker-level onboarding can still route traders into different entities.
Entity nuance
Third-partyLegal status: Forex trading is fully legal and well-regulated. Brokers must hold a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from MAS.
Investor protection
UnknownOnly 3 of 5 ranked brokers show local regulation overlap, so local-authority alignment is still a real separator.
Verification state
VerifiedVerification state: country-level regulation context is mapped, but entity-level onboarding confirmation still belongs on the broker review before signup.
High-risk warning
Broker-statedLeverage caps and client protections can change by entity even inside the same broker group, so a “global” brand page is never the full story.
Safer alternative lens
If regulation certainty matters more than features, start with locally matched or best-regulated brokers before broadening the shortlist.
- • Legal status: Forex trading is fully legal and well-regulated. Brokers must hold a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from MAS.
- • Use MAS as the first filter, then compare fees, platform fit, and funding friction.
- • Leverage caps and client protections can change by entity even inside the same broker group, so a “global” brand page is never the full story.
Market context for Singapore
Singapore is a premier financial hub with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) providing world-class regulatory oversight. MAS-regulated brokers must meet strict capital requirements and comply with comprehensive conduct rules.
Legal status: Forex trading is fully legal and well-regulated. Brokers must hold a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from MAS.
MAS limits retail forex leverage to 1:50. Singapore's regulatory framework is considered top-tier globally.
How this page is tuned
This pilot extends the same PSEO contract to broader multi-asset CFD intent without inventing new broker fields. On this page, the copy adapts to the country rules, the intent behind the search, and the broker mix that actually qualified instead of repeating the same generic intro everywhere.
Evidence labels
How to read the evidence on this cfd shortlist
Best-of pages blend our own ranking logic with broker-published commercial facts and external regulation checks. The labels below tell readers what we actually verified and what still depends on outside source quality.
Ranking logic and shortlist ordering
VerifiedWe calculate the shortlist from the internal review dataset and country-intent logic ourselves.
Minimum deposits, leverage, platform coverage, and commercial feature claims
Broker-statedThese are usually sourced from broker disclosures unless the underlying review documents a direct check.
Local-regulation fit and legal-entity context
Third-partyThose checks depend on regulator records and other external sources outside the broker site.
Details we could not support cleanly for this market
UnknownUnknown is intentional. We would rather leave the gap visible than invent certainty for a country page.
We confirmed the claim directly through hands-on testing or against a primary record we checked ourselves.
Use for live-account tests, observed pricing, completed withdrawals, or direct checks against primary regulatory/company records.
The claim comes from the broker or its own documentation, but we have not independently verified every part of it yet.
Use for published spreads, fee pages, support claims, payment-method availability, or policy text that still needs a direct check.
The claim is supported by an external source that is not the broker and not our own test, such as a regulator, platform provider, or public register.
Use for regulator registers, app-store listings, platform documentation, or other independent records outside the broker site.
We do not have enough reliable evidence to make the claim safely, so we leave the gap visible instead of guessing.
Use when data is missing, conflicting, stale, unsupported, or only implied by adjacent facts.
Top CFD brokers for Singapore traders
| # | Broker | Score | Min Deposit | Max Leverage | Regulation | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Interactive Brokers | 9.2 | $0 | 1:50 | SEC FCA ASIC MAS IIROC | |
| 2 | I IG | 9.2 | $250 | 1:200 | FCA ASIC MAS BaFin | |
| 3 | S Saxo Bank | 9.0 | $2000 | 1:200 | FCA DFSA MAS | |
| 4 | C CMC Markets | 8.8 | $0 | 1:500 | FCA ASIC BaFin | |
| 5 | T Trading 212 | 8.3 | $1 | 1:30 | FCA CySEC |
Ranking uses a PSEO-specific score internally, but the visible table keeps the site-wide review data and broker facts consistent with the rest of the repo.
Why these CFD brokers surfaced in Singapore
Interactive Brokers, IG, and CMC Markets rose to the top because this page is not just a recycled best-brokers list. The ranking still starts from the site-wide review model, but it reweights the shortlist around cfd coverage plus overall broker quality for traders in Singapore.
3 of the 5 ranked brokers show at least one direct regulator overlap with the local framework (MAS). That matters more in markets where entity choice changes leverage, onboarding, or client protections.
- • Minimum deposits in this shortlist range from $0 to $2000.
- • The ranked brokers cover roughly 10,000 to 1,000,000 tradable instruments.
- • Common platform stack in this shortlist: MT4, IBKR GlobalTrader, IBKR Mobile.
What Singapore traders should read into this shortlist
The local rule set is straightforward: Forex trading is fully legal and well-regulated. Brokers must hold a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from MAS. That means the same broker can feel very different depending on which entity serves clients in Singapore.
For broad instrument intent, the page tries to stay useful rather than clever. Brokers need enough market depth to qualify, but they also need to make sense for real traders under Singapore's regulatory backdrop.
- • Only use MAS-licensed brokers — check the MAS Financial Institutions Directory
- • Retail leverage is capped at 1:50 for forex CFDs
- • MAS regulation is considered among the best globally
How we ranked CFD brokers for Singapore
- • Raised the product-depth threshold so thin forex-only brokers do not dominate the CFD shortlist.
- • Kept regulator overlap in the model because entity quality still matters for leveraged CFD trading.
- • Used the same site-wide review data to avoid divergence between review pages and PSEO pages.
- • Rolled this out only as a pilot until asset-coverage fields become more explicit in broker data.
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Read the full reviews for these CFD brokers in Singapore
CFD traders usually need more than one market. Open the detailed reviews to compare platform quality, product depth, and the broker entity that applies in your country.
Interactive Brokers review
Interactive Brokers is one of the world's largest and most regulated brokers, offering access to 150+ markets, all asset classes, and professional-grade tools at industry-leading low costs.
Entity note: Interactive Brokers shows 5 regulators in the shared broker dataset. Treat that as a brand-level trust signal, not proof of the exact legal entity you will onboard with.
IG review
IG is a premium broker with 50+ years of experience, 17,000+ markets, and an exceptional proprietary platform backed by top-tier global regulation.
Entity note: IG shows 4 regulators in the shared broker dataset. Treat that as a brand-level trust signal, not proof of the exact legal entity you will onboard with.
CMC Markets review
CMC Markets is a 35-year veteran offering 10,000+ instruments through its award-winning Next Generation platform with FCA/ASIC/BaFin regulation.
Entity note: CMC Markets shows 3 regulators in the shared broker dataset. Treat that as a brand-level trust signal, not proof of the exact legal entity you will onboard with.
Trading 212 review
Trading 212 is an FCA-regulated broker offering commission-free stock investing, fractional shares, and a beautifully designed app with just a $1 minimum deposit.
Entity note: Trading 212 shows 2 regulators in the shared broker dataset. Treat that as a brand-level trust signal, not proof of the exact legal entity you will onboard with.
Saxo Bank review
Saxo Bank is a premium licensed bank offering 72,000+ instruments, award-winning proprietary platforms, and top-tier FCA/DFSA/MAS regulation.
Entity note: Saxo Bank shows 3 regulators in the shared broker dataset. Treat that as a brand-level trust signal, not proof of the exact legal entity you will onboard with.
Alternatives and compare routes for CFD in Singapore
These modules roll broker-specific alternatives and compare links into the country template, so this PSEO page can hand users into real decision pages instead of acting like an isolated leaf.
Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers is one of the world's largest and most regulated brokers, offering access to 150+ markets, all asset classes, and professional-grade tools at industry-leading low costs.
IG
IG is a premium broker with 50+ years of experience, 17,000+ markets, and an exceptional proprietary platform backed by top-tier global regulation.
CMC Markets
CMC Markets is a 35-year veteran offering 10,000+ instruments through its award-winning Next Generation platform with FCA/ASIC/BaFin regulation.
Trading 212
Trading 212 is an FCA-regulated broker offering commission-free stock investing, fractional shares, and a beautifully designed app with just a $1 minimum deposit.
Saxo Bank
Saxo Bank is a premium licensed bank offering 72,000+ instruments, award-winning proprietary platforms, and top-tier FCA/DFSA/MAS regulation.
Routing from CFD in Singapore
Country-intent pages should ladder into broker reviews, shortlist-to-compare decisions, and regulator verification instead of living as isolated PSEO leaves.
Drill down into review evidence
Every shortlist should route into the underlying review pages for the ranked brokers.
Turn the shortlist into a head-to-head
Once a reader has 1–2 candidates, the right move is a compare page — not more generic listicles.
Check the regulator layer before signup
Best pages should expose the trust entities behind the shortlist, especially for multi-entity brands.
Frequently asked questions
What matters most when choosing a CFD broker in Singapore?
Regulation and product coverage matter first. After that, compare platform quality, pricing on the markets you actually trade, and whether the broker entity available in Singapore matches your risk tolerance.
Why do some CFD brokers rank higher here than pure forex specialists?
This page is tuned for broader CFD intent, so brokers with deeper multi-asset coverage and stronger overall platform breadth score better than brokers focused on a narrow market set.
Why do some well-known brokers rank lower on this Singapore page?
Because the ranking is tuned for CFD intent in Singapore, not just for global brand strength. Brokers can lose ground here if they have weaker local regulator fit, thinner platform coverage for this use case, or account terms that are less practical for traders in this market.
Should traders in Singapore focus on regulation or features first?
Start with regulation. In Singapore, the first check is whether the broker entity lines up with MAS. After that, compare the features that matter for your setup, like platform support, costs, and product range.