StanChart Online Trading Account

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lastly SCB don't charge GST.

Not sure abt this
I see this clause when confirming an order

Important Note:
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2. GST to be imposed where applicable.
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Anyway, shouldn't be an issue since GST will be negligible on 0.2%+clearing.

I agree the platform does have it's limitations, but fortunately, they are "soft" limitations, i.e. convenience, presentation, software related.
e.g.

• A maximum of 12 counters/watchlist. And a total of 5 un-renamable watchlist across all markets. (i.e. total 60 counters)
  
• No right click on counter and "Add to watchlist", all counters have to be entered using their stockcode manually.
  

Some good points though,

• They have a sector comparison screen, where you get all counters of selected sectors (e.g. agriculture, transport, etc) displayed on the same screen. You can compare P/E there.
  
• You can compare up to 2 stocks their % price performance. I've attached Singtel vs Starhub for a maximum time frame. Quite nifty. Much like google finance.
  
• You can also adjust their charts to remove dividend payouts and do your comparison. (attached FTSE vs SPDR STI ETF, after removing div, it tracks almost perfectly)
  
• Stop loss order. Haven't used it, but it's available.
  
  

But bottomline, the "hard" facts still holds, 0.2% client commission, that's what I signed up for.
If they strip the platform bare and provide me only buy and sell, I'll be more than happy.