What are the benefits of ETF investing/trading?

Build a cost-effective diversified portfolio with efficiency

With low fees and trading thresholds, ETFs are usually preferred by long-term investors.

Build a cost-effective diversified portfolio  with efficiency

No stock-picking skills? ETFs bundle selected assets for you.

Avoid putting all your eggs in a single company. With ETFs, risk concentration is managed by fund managers aiming to lower volatility and stabilise returns. Not applicable to single-stock ETFs.

No stock-picking skills? ETFs bundle selected assets for you.

Profit from market drops with Inverse ETFs

If you do not want to go short on a certain equity, but still want to position yourself for a downturn, trading inverse ETFs could be an option to capture short-term market moves.

Profit from market drops with Inverse ETFs

Leveraged ETFs to magnify short-term opportunities

Bullish on a certain index? Use 2x or 3x leveraged ETFs to capture short-term market moves.

Leveraged ETFs to magnify short-term opportunities

Build a cost-effective diversified portfolio with efficiency

With low fees and trading thresholds, ETFs are usually preferred by long-term investors.

Build a cost-effective diversified portfolio  with efficiency

No stock-picking skills? ETFs bundle selected assets for you.

Avoid putting all your eggs in a single company. With ETFs, risk concentration is managed by fund managers aiming to lower volatility and stabilise returns. Not applicable to single-stock ETFs.

No stock-picking skills? ETFs bundle selected assets for you.

Profit from market drops with Inverse ETFs

If you do not want to go short on a certain equity, but still want to position yourself for a downturn, trading inverse ETFs could be an option to capture short-term market moves.

Profit from market drops with Inverse ETFs

Leveraged ETFs to magnify short-term opportunities

Bullish on a certain index? Use 2x or 3x leveraged ETFs to capture short-term market moves.

Leveraged ETFs to magnify short-term opportunities

* Investing carries risk. Trading in leveraged financial products involves significant risks, including the risk of losses exceeding initial investment, and may not be suitable for every investor. This is not financial advice. Graphics and charts are for illustrative purposes only. Brands or trademarks in this material are registered by their respective owners. Their use or mention does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by their owners.

Why trade ETFs via Tiger Trade?

Automate ETF investing in a few clicks
Consider scheduling your investments at a set frequency with a set amount, i.e. the dollar-cost averaging strategy, to regularise your investment. Streamline the process further by enabling auto-debit via Akahu to fund your automated investment if you bank is supported by Akahu.
Automate ETF investing in a few clicks

Start ETF investing from just US$1
ETFs ranging from your local market's (New Zealand's) to global markets' (AU's, Singapore's, HK's, and US') make it easier for you to build a diversified portfolio. US ETF fractional investing starts from US$1 not inclusive of fees.
Start ETF investing from just US$1

Stay on top of the trends with access to hot sectors
From AI to gold to semiconductors — build your portfolio with top thematic or sector-focussed ETFs.
Stay on top of the trends with access to hot sectors

Not sure what to choose? Explore ETF rankings
Tiger Trade groups ETFs by certain headings (e.g. "Hot", "Broad Market", "Leveraged", etc.) to assist you with finding your ETF of choice quicker.
Not sure what to choose? Explore ETF rankings

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See disclosed holdings to fees in one place. Invest confidently; avoid blind spots.
ETF's info extracted — Clear, smart choices available at your fingertips
Automate ETF investing in a few clicks

How to buy ETFs via the Tiger Trade App?

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Open an account

Tap “Sign Up” to register to use the Tiger Trade App and create a Tiger trading account, download the Tiger Trade App, then fund your Tiger account once it has been approved.
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Search ETFs and place your order

Go to the “Quotes” tab, search for an ETF by its ticker/name, tap “Buy” to configure the variables of your order, and then tap “Place Buy Order.”
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Manage your portfolio

Go to the “Portfolio” tab to view and manage your assets and orders. All listed financial instruments are grouped under your Securities segment, except for futures contracts.
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FAQs

What is an ETF and who is it for?

How do I buy ETFs via the Tiger Trade app?

What are the other fees associated with investing in ETFs?

What are leveraged and inverse ETFs? Are they suitable for everyone?

What themes can I invest in through ETFs?