Lim & Tan Securities Review 2026


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Founded	1973
Regulation	MAS
Standard account	$50
Leverage	1:30
Spread	1-3

Lim & Tan Securities General Information

Lim & Tan Securities was established in 1973. Its main activity is stock broking and the main focus of the company is the retail market. Believing in providing cutting-edge technology to its clients, Lim & Tan Securities was amongst the first to introduce Internet Share Trading in Singapore in October 1998.

In line with its belief in providing a fast and convenient way for clients to trade shares Online, multiple channels are provided for clients to access its easy-to-navigate Online trading platform to check prices and trade. This includes the Mobile trading channel using mobile phones, where clients can view streaming live prices, which was added in June 2008. Subsequently in 2011 and early 2012, it introduced iPhone, Android and iPad Apps for more convenient on-the-go trading under its Online trading brand name, limtan.com.sg.

Currently, Lim & Tan Securities offers a unique web chart where clients can view up to 10 years of data, set and receive real time alerts and signals. It also allows clients to select counters to compare using Performance Chart and to insert trade comments for subsequent reference.

Direct market access

The client's buy and/or sell order goes through LTS's CFD platform and the client gets access to the market directly in which the price paid is determined by the market of the underlying shares. LTS CFD is an Over-the-Counter ["OTC"] product. LTS shall act as principal to the client for CFD transactions. LTS does not engage external counter party to provide CFD trading to clients.

Transactions in other jurisdictions

Transactions in markets of other jurisdictions whether or not linked to the Singapore market may expose the Client to additional risk. These markets in other jurisdictions may be subject to rules and regulations which have different or diminished investor protection. LTS undertakes no responsibility and/or liability as to the Client's awareness and/or understanding or otherwise of these rules and regulations. The Client is assumed to be aware and to understand these rules and regulations of the foreign jurisdictions. Notwithstanding existence of these rules and regulations, neither LTS nor the Singapore regulatory authorities can compel the enforcement and/or adherence to the same.

Leveraged transactions

The high degree of leverage that is often obtainable in margin trading can work against the Client as well as for the Client due to fluctuating market conditions. The Client may sustain large losses as well as gains in response to a small market movement. While the amount of the initial margin required to enter into a transaction may be small relative to the value of the transaction, a relatively small market movement would have a proportionately larger impact.

Hence, in the event of unfavourable movements, the risk of loss can be significant. The Client may sustain losses in excess of the Client's cash and any other assets deposited as collateral with LTS. The Client will be liable without limit for all losses, including but not limited to interest charges.

Lim & Tan Securities Trading Information 2026

Address	LIM & TAN Securities PTE LTD 16 Collyer Quay #15-00 Income At Raffles Singapore 049318
Phone	Online Trading Helpdesk Tel : 6799 8188 From Overseas : (+65) 6799 8188 Fax : 6538 7730 From Overseas : (+65) 6538 7730
Commissions	Lim & Tan Securities flexible Share Margin Financing Account allows you to choose either a longer interest free period or lower brokerage rates, similar to our attractive Online Brokerage rates. Brokerage for margin trades under this option is entitled to the 5% cash rebates under limtan Reward Programme. Alternatively, you may opt to join Link Rewards Programme to earn Linkpoints. Linkpoints earned are eligible only for brokerage payment and reduction of drawdown. No interest free period. i.e. Interest for Share Margin Financing will commence from due date of share purchase.
Forex	In providing a liquid market and prices for CFD transactions, LTS hereby notifies and the Client hereby consents that LTS may act as market-maker for the Client's CFD transactions. Unless otherwise specified or agreed, LTS shall act as principal to the Client for CFD transactions. CFD Potential Trading Strategies Going Short. Going short is one of the principal attractions of CFD trading. By taking a short CFD position, a profit will be reaped if the price of the underlying share falls. Pairs Trading. This involves short-selling a security and simultaneously buying another (usually in the same sector) to set up a performance trade. Conducted in the correct ratio, this leaves the investor market neutral whilst having an exposure to the relative strength of both buying and short-selling stock. Market Hedges. By using LTS CFD to hedge an existing physical shareholding, it is possible to reduce market risk. For example, an investor may want to temporarily reduce exposure to a security but, as the longer-term view remains positive, does not wish to effect a sale of the physical holding. By taking an offsetting position, CFD can be used to help reduce the short-term exposure.
Commodities	A CFD is a financial instrument linked to the underlying share price. Consequently, no rights are acquired or obligations incurred relating to the underlying share. You can buy (go long) or sell (go short). CFD is an agreement between you and Lim & Tan Securities Pte Ltd (LTS) to settle at the close of the contract, the difference between the opening and closing prices, multiplied by the number of underlying shares specified in the contract. In CFD dealing, you do not physically buy or hold the physical underlying shares. Benefits of CFD Free Up Your Capital and Get More Leverage! With LTS CFD-SGX, you can get up to 10 times for STI component stocks and up to 3.3 or 5 times for non-STI component stocks of your capital invested by simply depositing cash and/or share collaterals. Convenience of Short-selling You can short without worrying about buying-in or having to borrow shares which are both expensive and inconvenient. Benefit From Adverse Market Conditions Use LTS CFD as a hedging or risk management tool by counter-balancing against exposure on an existing physical shareholding. CFD (DMA) allows investors to trade directly into the market. This means that all orders flow onto the market are executed in real time based on last done price and the investors can be assured of true market prices. DMA orders can be submitted during the pre-opening and pre-closing phases of the market. LTS provides CFD (DMA) on Singapore contracts only. Benefits of CFD (DMA) 100% transparency in pricing Trade directly into the market Greater control over the execution of orders DMA orders can be submitted during the pre-opening and pre-closing periods