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Free tools and research for Singapore traders, from SGX shares and the Singapore dollar to overseas markets. Explore providers and follow Matthew’s public Nikkei 225 Challenge.

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Matthew Jackson · GradTraders · Singapore guide · Content revised 8 October 2026

THE NIKKEI 225 CHALLENGE · MONDAYS BEFORE 08:00 SGT

Why follow the Nikkei 225 Challenge?

Every Monday, Matthew trades the Nikkei 225 on a one-minute chart, often in less-than-ideal market conditions.

Follow him over weeks and months to see how he gets on when the market isn’t making things easy. The livestreams and public Trading Record let you follow the trades and results over time, including the difficult sessions.

The Challenge uses a demo account. Weekly results and replays are published in the Trading Record.

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Matthew Jackson TradingWatch the preserved Day 11 replay, then follow subsequent sessions through the Challenge and Trading Record.Click the image to play Day 11 · English captions available through YouTube CC

FREE GRADTRADERS TOOLS

Three free tools from GradTraders

Premium market tools. Free to use.

See what’s moving across global markets without constantly switching between charts. The GT Global Market Radar brings your chosen markets together on one screen, with candle-based price signals, market activity indicators and countdowns to market openings and closings.

Built by Matthew Jackson, it’s designed to stay open beside your charts throughout your trading session.

Price Action: candle-based volatility signals across eight timeframes, highlighting new closing highs and lows.
Participation: unusually high or low tick activity across four short-term timeframes.
Market countdowns: time to the next opening or closing event, shown in your timezone.
A global snapshot: keep your chosen markets in view together, with market status, holidays and alerts close at hand.

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Prop Firm Offer Finder

Filter more than 140,000 possible combinations by firm, programme, account size and conditions before comparing the final rules.

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Compound Interest Calculator

Model starting capital, regular contributions, time and assumed returns directly in the browser. It is free and requires no email address or account.

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BROKER RESEARCH FOR SINGAPORE TRADERS

Find a broker that fits your platform and trading style

Compare costs, platforms, markets and the company behind the account. Our research covers Plus500’s Singapore entity alongside international platform comparisons and the wider 24-broker database.

GradTraders Partner · Singapore entity

Plus500 Singapore

A partner with a Singapore entity: Plus500SG Pte. Ltd. is listed by MAS as a Capital Markets Services Licensee for dealing in OTC derivatives contracts. Our review explores its dedicated CFD platform and costs.

GradTraders is a commercial partner of Plus500. Check current Singapore product and account terms before applying. CFDs are leveraged products and can cause substantial losses.

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Official Singapore entity information

Plus500SG in the MAS directory

GradTraders Partner · international platform comparison

IC Markets

Compare platform choice, spreads, commissions and execution costs in our IC Markets research.

Its international route differs from a MAS-licensed Singapore account. Confirm the serving entity and current eligibility before applying.

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Compare the wider research

Compare 24 brokers across the research bank’s 50 fields, then investigate the costs and protections that matter to your own shortlist.

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FP Markets remains covered in our global research. It is not presented here as a verified Singapore account-opening choice.

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PROP FIRMS FOR SINGAPORE TRADERS

Compare four prop-firm approaches

Compare FTMO, The5ers, Funded Trading Plus and E8 Markets by rules, fees, platforms and eligibility. Each review explains the programme in more detail.FTMO provides our starting comparison for structured evaluations. The5ers adds a scaling approach, Funded Trading Plus offers several evaluation structures, and E8 gives you another programme and platform choice. Compare rules, fees and payout conditions in the research before choosing an offer.

GradTraders Partner · benchmark

FTMO

A starting comparison for structured simulated evaluations and risk objectives. The review explains the rules and programme framework.

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GradTraders Partner · patient scaling

The5ers

For traders comparing progression and scaling. Explore how its rules differ from FTMO’s evaluation structure.

GradTraders code: UR06YMJ — check current purchase conditions.

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GradTraders Partner · flexible programmes

Funded Trading Plus

For traders comparing several simulated evaluation structures. The review examines programme rules and costs.

GradTraders code: GRADTRADERS10 — check current programme and checkout conditions.

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GradTraders Partner · modern challenger

E8 Markets

Another programme and platform choice to compare. Explore the account-specific conditions in the review.

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Compare Prop Firms 140,000+ Offer Finder

Evaluation services differ from conventional broker accounts. Singapore is not on these providers’ published general restricted-country lists; recheck the chosen programme, KYC and payment or payout conditions before purchase.

SOFTWARE & TOOLS FOR SINGAPORE TRADERS

Tools for charts, trade review and an always-on setup

Follow Singapore and overseas markets, review your trades, test ideas or keep a platform running. These tools solve different parts of the trading process.

GradTraders Partner · Singapore market analysis

TradingView

Follow the STI, Singapore-listed shares, local sectors and overseas markets with charts, watchlists and alerts. Keep your charts open alongside Radar or the Monday Challenge.

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GradTraders Partner · trading journal

TraderSync

Bring entries, exits, screenshots and mistakes into a trading journal. Build a longer record and investigate recurring patterns rather than relying on memory.

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GradTraders Partner · Asia-session backtesting

Forex Tester

Practise and test trading ideas across historical data. Check that the available instruments and data fit the strategy you want to investigate.

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GradTraders Partner · specialist automation

EA Builder Pro

Turn defined trading rules into an Expert Advisor without hand-coding it. Compare testing features and platform compatibility in the research.

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GradTraders Partner · Singapore infrastructure

ForexVPS.net

Keep trading software running when your computer is off. Singapore is a listed location; compare measured latency to your actual broker server when choosing a plan.

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GradTraders Partner · Singapore VPS alternative

FXVM

A second Singapore hosting choice, with trading VPS plans in its Equinix location. Compare broker-server latency, resources and current plans.

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Over 150 articles to help you find your next trading tool or provider

Explore over 150 articles covering brokers, prop firms, trading software, trading guides and more. The valuable GradTraders research bank brings these choices together, helping you compare costs, features and practical uses. Behind the broker research is a database of 24 providers and 50 comparison fields, covering platforms, support, deposits, withdrawals and more.

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THE CHALLENGE AND PUBLIC TRADING RECORD

Follow the trades beyond the final result

Use the replay checkpoints below to inspect a trade as it unfolds, then connect that session to the weekly Trading Record.

For Singapore viewers, the Tokyo cash open is at 08:00 SGT, ahead of the SGX opening routine at 08:30 and normal trading at 09:00. Watch live when it suits you, or return to the replay afterwards.

Three public checkpoints from the Trading Record evidenceOpen the same public replay at three points to review the trade while it is still developing, the open P/L changing, and the final result.

15:30

Position still developingReview the trade before the outcome is known instead of seeing only the finished result.

30:00

Open P/L changesSee how the position is managed while the result is still moving rather than jumping to the close.

38:00

Final resultReview the result near the end of the stream, then connect it to the weekly Trading Record entry.

The images are YouTube preview images from the same public replay rather than stills captured at each timestamp. Each card opens the exact 15:30, 30:00 or 38:00 point in context.

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SINGAPORE RESOURCES

15 useful local resources for Singapore traders

Find company announcements, economic release dates, currency-policy information and Singapore financial news when you need them.

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Singapore markets

SGX trading hours and market phasesOpening, closing and lunchtime arrangements for Singapore’s cash market.
SGX company announcementsCompany results and disclosures behind moves in Singapore-listed shares.
Straits Times IndexInformation about Singapore’s main equity benchmark.
SGX securities tradingPractical information about trading on the local exchange.
SGX RegulationExchange regulatory updates and notices.

Economic releases and the Singapore dollar

MAS monetary policy frameworkHow Singapore manages monetary policy through the exchange rate.
MAS exchange-rate dataOfficial currency data and the Singapore dollar’s trade-weighted index.
SingStat economic release calendarDates for upcoming Singapore economic releases.
SingStat inflation dataSingapore’s consumer-price releases and supporting tables.
Economic Survey of SingaporeEconomic performance, sector analysis and deeper research.

Official checks, education and local news

MAS Financial Institutions DirectoryCheck a Singapore financial institution’s licence and authorised activities.
MAS Investor Alert ListPublished alerts about entities that may be mistaken for regulated firms.
MoneySense: understanding CFDsIndependent explanations of leverage, margin and CFD costs.
ScamShield: investment scamsRecognise common investment-scam approaches.
The Business Times: SingaporeSingapore business, economic and financial news; some articles require a subscription.

SINGAPORE MARKET CONTEXT

The Singapore dollar and the account behind the brand

Why exchange-rate policy matters here

MAS centres monetary policy on the Singapore dollar against a trade-weighted basket of currencies. That makes its policy statements and exchange-rate data useful context for anyone following SGD markets.

The economic calendar and official policy resources are included in the dropdown above.

Compare the actual account

Plus500SG’s local licence and an overseas broker’s licence are different arrangements. Our regulation research helps explain the legal entity, authorised activity and protections behind an account.

Entity & Regulation Research

DISCLOSURE & RISK

Important risk information

GradTraders provides general education and research only. Nothing on this page is personal financial, investment, tax or legal advice, or a recommendation to use a particular provider. Some links on this page are commercial partner links, and GradTraders may earn a commission from an eligible account opening or purchase at no additional cost to the reader. Commercial relationships do not determine our editorial conclusions.

CFDs and other leveraged products carry a high risk of loss. Prop-firm evaluations involve separate fees, rules and eligibility requirements, and those fees can be lost. Check the provider’s current terms, legal documents and risk warnings before opening or funding an account, or paying an evaluation fee.

The GradTraders Research Bank

GradTraders was built from the research outward. Before the website and its articles, I developed a comprehensive broker research bank examining 24 brokers across six interconnected layers of detailed evidence, covering trading platforms, real costs and execution, international regulation, account reliability, withdrawals, reputation, investor protections and market access.

That foundation has grown into an extensive library of original comparisons, investigations and practical trading resources, supported by an ongoing commitment to verify, challenge and expand the underlying research — uncovering meaningful differences, exposing overlooked limitations and producing insights that go well beyond conventional trading reviews.

Last updated: 16 October 2026

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GradTraders Singapore FAQs

What time does the Monday Nikkei 225 Challenge start in Singapore?

The usual livestream starts shortly before Monday’s 08:00 SGT Tokyo cash open. Check the livestream announcement for holiday changes, or follow the replay and Trading Record afterwards.

Why follow the Challenge over weeks and months?

Matthew takes positions on a one-minute chart every Monday, often in less-than-ideal conditions. The livestreams and public Trading Record let you follow his decisions and results across both winning and losing sessions.

Is the Global Market Radar free?

Yes. It brings global market views, candle-based price signals, market activity indicators and session countdowns together on one screen. The full guide explains how the indicators work.

Where can I find GradTraders’ research?

Use the research-library section to explore over 150 articles covering brokers, prop firms, trading software, trading guides and more, alongside the 24-broker comparison.

Which Plus500 entity is listed in Singapore?

Plus500SG Pte. Ltd. appears in the MAS Financial Institutions Directory as a Capital Markets Services Licensee for dealing in OTC derivatives contracts. Check the current Singapore account terms and product information before applying.

Why are TradingView and TraderSync included?

TradingView provides Singapore-market charting alongside overseas markets. TraderSync is a separate trade-review tool: check whether its current import options support your broker or platform.

Do ForexVPS and FXVM offer Singapore hosting?

Both providers currently publish Singapore hosting options. Compare measured latency to your broker’s server, required resources and current plans rather than choosing solely by your home location.

Does the £200 Nikkei Challenge use real money?

No. It uses a demo trading account with a defined £200 simulated risk budget. Results are published through the livestream archive and Matthew Jackson Trading Record.

Does GradTraders provide personal investment advice?

No. GradTraders provides education, research and general information. Broker accounts, evaluation programmes and software have different terms, risks and eligibility requirements.

Sources and references

Local market and economic references are listed in the Singapore resources dropdown. Provider references used for the country and product checks are below.

Plus500SG MAS entry · FTMO eligibility · The5ers terms · FT+ countries · E8 countries · TradingView Singapore · ForexVPS locations · FXVM Singapore

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