With both Brokerage and Select Custom (part of Managed Portfolios), you get access to a broad range of ETFs. Deciding between the two options? Here are some differences to take note of.

Pricing

• Brokerage:
  • US stocks & ETFs: As low as US$1.49 per trade depending on pricing tier (with unlimited free trades for the first 3 months).
  • SG stocks, REITs & ETFs: 0.06% of traded value (min. S$1.98).
  • Full details: Brokerage pricing
• Select Custom:
  • Annual management fee: 0.35% – 0.65%, depending on your portfolio tier.
  • Example: A S$10,000 portfolio = approx. S$5.42/month.
  • Full details: Syfe Portfolios pricing and you may use the Fee Calculator to estimate your monthly management fees.

Choice of ETFs

• Brokerage:
  • Trade a wide range of securities, including:
    • US-listed stocks and ETFs
    • SG-listed stocks, REITs, and ETFs
    • HKEX-listed stocks and ETFs
    • UCITS ETFs listed on LSE
• Select Custom:
  • Access to a broader range of ETFs, including UCITS ETFs domiciled in Ireland (e.g. iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF – CSPX).
  • UCITS ETFs offer certain withholding tax advantages compared to US-listed ETFs.

Portfolio management

• Brokerage:
  • Self-directed: You choose and execute trades yourself.
  • Dividends are credited directly to your account (not auto-reinvested).
• Select Custom:
  • Fully managed: We execute trades and manage rebalancing for you.
  • Dividends are automatically reinvested, free of charge.
  • Invest in up to 8 ETFs per portfolio with your preferred allocation.
  • Set up recurring transfers for disciplined investing.
  • Enjoy exclusive access to Syfe’s wealth experts for tailored guidance.

In short:

• Brokerage is best if you want flexibility and control over your trades.
• Select Custom is ideal if you prefer a managed portfolio with automation, reinvestment, and professional support.