Which CFD brokers support the Asian trading session?
Verdict
- Pepperstone is our pick for the Asian session: it lists Asian index CFDs (HK50, JPN225, AUS200, CN50), share CFDs on the ASX and HKEX, and products that keep trading when Asian exchanges close.
- Its index CFDs carry no commission; Pepperstone's Australian fee page shows an HK50 average spread of 5 points and JPN225 of 7.4 on Razor.
- Crypto and perpetual CFDs trade 24/7, and more than 100 US share CFDs trade 24/5 with the "-24" suffix.
- Singapore residents trade through Pepperstone Markets Limited (SCB Bahamas, SIA-F217), which has no MAS licence.
Supporting the Asian session means more than an open forex market. You want the region's indices and shares, sensible costs on them, and support awake in your time zone. Pepperstone covers all three; the details are below.
Asian markets on Pepperstone
Pepperstone's share CFD range includes about 200 ASX shares and 46 HKEX shares, and the international accounts page prices Hong Kong share CFDs at 0.2% per side. For indices, the fee table on its Australian site lists these averages; prices on the international site may differ slightly, so check them in the platform.
| Index CFD | Razor average | Standard average |
|---|---|---|
| HK50 | 5 | 5 |
| JPN225 | 7.4 | 9.4 |
| AUS200 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| CN50 | 10.2 | Not listed |
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Instruments that keep running after Asia closes
- Crypto CFDs: 24/7. The SCB retail margin table lists 44 coins against the US dollar, from BTC and ETH to SOL, XRP and DOGE.
- Perpetual CFDs: also 24/7, with GOLD-PERP, NAS100-PERP, US500-PERP, WTOIL-PERP and BRENTOIL-PERP on the SCB retail margin table.
- 24-hour US shares: more than 100 US share CFDs trade 24/5 through the "-24" suffix (for example AAPL.US-24), so you can react to US company news during Singapore hours.
Account set-up for an Asia-based trader
Pepperstone's international entity offers SGD, HKD, JPY and AUD among ten base currencies, so you can match the account to the market you trade most or to the currency you earn in. On a Razor SGD account, forex commission is SGD 4.55 per side. Support is listed as 24/7 on the contact page, though other Pepperstone pages state 24 hours on weekdays and 18 at weekends.
Other brokers for Asian hours
- XS accepts Singapore residents and offers MT4, MT5 and its own app; its base currencies include JPY alongside USD and EUR. Our data has no XS figures for Asian index costs.
- Phillip Securities (POEMS) is MAS-regulated and offers CFDs from Singapore with no minimum deposit; check its index list and spreads directly.
- Capital.com does not accept Singapore residents.
Sources
Instrument lists and fee tables used above.
Can I trade Japanese and Hong Kong indices at Pepperstone?
Yes. JPN225 and HK50 are both listed as index CFDs, with no commission; the cost is the spread.
Does Pepperstone offer Singapore shares?
Our data lists US, UK, European, Australian and Hong Kong share CFDs, not Singapore-listed shares.
Is there a Singapore phone number for support?
No. Pepperstone's international contact page lists an Australian toll-free number, +613 9020 0155 and support@pepperstone.com.
Index, share and crypto CFDs are leveraged and can move sharply outside regular hours. You can lose money rapidly. This information is general and is not investment advice.