Why invest with Tiger Brokers?

Safety and Security

Tiger Brokers claims to have very strict security measures when it comes to client assets. Features include:

Strict segregation of assets

Tiger Brokers keep their client assets separate from their own capital, and detailed calculation is performed every day as mandated by law in order to keep things transparent. Assets are also subject to periodic external and internal audits from the relevant regulators in their respective territories.

Strict review

Tiger Brokers and their custodians are kept under strict review from the SEC and FINRA in the US, and the SFC in Hong Kong. For some prospective investors, this layer of review can go a long way for their peace of mind.

Invest via mobile or desktop

Invest using your preferred medium. Tiger Brokers is available both on desktop and on Android and iOS.

Competitive trading fees

When it comes to trading shares via Tiger Brokers, your fees tend to be very competitive and transparent, helping you plan ahead better. Tiger Brokers tend to offer a similar pricing structure as other online brokers, making them a bit cheaper than some of their competitors.

Tiger Broker Account Types:

There’s two primary account types you’ll be asked to select upon signing up for your trading account. These are as follows:

Cash Account

This is a basic account type that allows trading using cash. Under a cash account, you need to change your currency in order to trade on other markets (i.e. you need to convert your NZD to USD before you can start trading US stocks).

Margin Account

This is the account that supports margin trading, making it more suitable for experienced investors. They offer intraday leverage up to 1:4 and overnight leverage up to 1:2. It is also required to start trading options and futures contracts.

A cash account can be upgraded to a margin account via the Tiger Trade App. You just need to be aged between 21 and 75, with a full-time job and an existing cash account with Tiger Brokers.

Trading with Tiger Brokers NZ

Investors looking to use Tiger Brokers can trade the following array of financial products and services:

Stocks and ETFs

Stocks and ETFs are one of the core products offered by Tiger Brokers online. The app gives investors the chance to access the following exchanges:

• New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
• American Stock Exchange (AMEX)
• Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ)
• Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX)
• Shanghai Stock Exchange (via HKEX)
• Shenzhen Stock Exchange (via HKEX)
• Pink Sheet Exchange (PK)
• Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
• Singapore Exchange (SGX)

Do note that as it stands, Tiger Brokers NZ does not offer access to the NZX stock market though you can still purchase stocks listed there via the ASX.

Futures

These are great for those looking to be a bit more speculative by hedging or managing their risk level. Under this, you can find the following futures contracts under the platform:

• Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)
• Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX)
• Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE)
• Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group Inc. (CME

With these exchanges, you can trade assets such as

• Metal futures
• Energy futures
• Forex futures
• Agriculture futures
• Equity futures
• Index futures
• Treasury futures
• Bitcoin futures

Other derivatives

In addition to futures contracts, Tiger Brokers also allows investors US and HK stock options and warrants as well as CBBCs (callable bull/bear contracts) on the HKEX. These products are typically only recommended for experienced investors however, given the more complex nature of these contracts.