No single winner. The right answer depends on what you're investing in — here's the complete breakdown.
Unit trusts / mutual funds
FSMOneOnly platform with 0% sales charge on 900+ funds. Banks charge 3–5.5% for the same funds.
Bursa Malaysia stocks + IPO
moomooLowest Bursa fee at 0.03% (vs FSMOne 0.05%). IPO at 0% fee with 4× subscription leverage.
US stocks — multi-asset investor
FSMOne or moomooBoth SC-licensed, MYR funding. moomoo slightly cheaper per trade; FSMOne has more product depth.
US stocks — high-volume power trader
IBKRCheapest US fees at USD0.005/share. 150+ global markets. But no SC protection and no Bursa access.
All-in-one Malaysian investor
FSMOne + moomoo (both)Use FSMOne for unit trusts + bonds. Use moomoo for stocks + IPO. Sign up for both and earn rewards on each.
| Feature | FSMOne | moomoo | IBKR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC Malaysia licensed | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (SEC/FINRA/FCA) |
| Bursa Malaysia stocks | ✅ 0.05%, min RM8.80 | ✅ 0.03%, min RM3 | ❌ BLOCKED for MY residents |
| IPO Malaysia | ✅ Via CDS | ✅ 0% fee, 4× leverage | ❌ Not available |
| US stocks (NYSE/NASDAQ) | 0.08%, min USD3.80 | USD0.0049/share (min USD0.99) | USD0.005/share, min USD1.00 |
| HK stocks | 0.08%, min HKD50 | 0.03%, min HKD3 | Available (competitive) |
| Unit trusts (0% sales chg) | ✅ 900+ funds, 0% forever | ❌ Not offered | ❌ Not offered |
| Bonds | ✅ From RM1,000 | ❌ Not offered | ✅ From USD10,000 |
| ETF via Regular Savings Plan | ✅ 0% fee, from RM100/mo | ❌ Not offered | ❌ Not offered |
| MYR funding (FPX) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ USD/foreign currency only |
| Min deposit | None | None | None |
| New user reward | RM25 + 50% OFF (4G4TEP) | Up to RM2,000 | None |
| Platform complexity | Medium — web + mobile | Medium — mobile-first | High — professional tools |
| Best for | Multi-asset, unit trusts | Bursa trading, IPO, US stocks | High-volume US/global trading |
Standard Bursa clearing fee 0.03% and stamp duty apply on top of brokerage for all Bursa-licensed brokers.
⚠️ IBKR blocks Bursa for Malaysian residents
Interactive Brokers does not allow Malaysian residents to trade Bursa Malaysia equity securities. If Bursa access matters to you — even occasionally — IBKR is not an option. Stick with FSMOne or moomoo for any Malaysian stock exposure.
Bottom Line
For most Malaysians: use FSMOne + moomoo together. Open FSMOne for unit trusts (0% sales charge — nothing else comes close) and moomoo for stocks + IPO (lowest Bursa fee + best new-user rewards). Only add IBKR if you are a high-volume US-markets-only trader willing to accept the lack of SC Malaysia regulation.
Plus RM25 free and 50% OFF fees for 30 days when you sign up with code 4G4TEP.
Monthly DCA → RM1M at 8% p.a.
| Monthly | 10 yrs | 20 yrs | 30 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM300/mo | RM55k | RM177k | RM449k |
| RM500/mo | RM91k | RM297k | RM749k |
| RM670/mo | RM122k | RM397k | RM1.0M |
Use code 4G4TEP · Min. RM100 deposit · Offer expires 29 May 2026 · T&Cs apply
Plus up to RM1,800 in new user rewards. SC Malaysia licensed. Invest in US, HK & Bursa stocks from one app.
Monthly DCA growth at 10% p.a. (S&P 500 hist avg)
| Monthly | 10 yrs | 20 yrs | 30 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM300/mo | RM61k | RM228k | RM678k |
| RM500/mo | RM102k | RM380k | RM1.13M |
| RM531/mo | RM109k | RM404k | RM1.2M |
*Complete deposit & first trade via this link to track rewards · T&Cs apply · RM100 coupon ≥RM1,000 deposit · AAPL stock ≥RM30,000 deposit.