Syfe review
Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Syfe suits first-time investors who want a managed portfolio started from SGD 0 with fees of 0.25% to 0.65%, and its joint and corporate accounts cover couples and companies. Regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, it is built for hands-off investing at home.
Key facts
- Best for
- Starting a managed portfolio with a small first payment.
- Management fee
- 0.25% to 0.65% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Minimum investment
- SGD 0 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Regulators
- Monetary Authority of Singapore (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Account types
- Joint, Corporate (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Portfolio types
- ETF, ESG, Cash (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Syfe Pte. Ltd. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Singapore (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2019 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Official website
- syfe.com
Brokers
- Markets
- Stocks, ETFs, Options, Funds, Bonds (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Regulators
- Monetary Authority of Singapore (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Account types
- Joint, Corporate (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Syfe Pte. Ltd. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Singapore (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2019 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- Fractional shares, Mobile app
- Pricing model
- Low fees
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App StoreGoogle Play
- Elsewhere
- LinkedInXinstagram.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- The minimum investment is SGD 0, so a managed portfolio can begin from a small first payment with no floor to clear.
- Management fees of 0.25% to 0.65% sit below Vivid Standard at 0.5% to 1.5% and close to the robo-advisor median of 0.35%.
- Portfolios cover etf, esg and cash styles, so a reader can pick a broad market approach, a sustainability screened one or a cash holding.
- Joint and corporate accounts are both offered through joint and corporate, which lets couples and companies hold portfolios under the same provider.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, so phone and chat sit alongside email and a help centre for questions of any size.
Cons
- Management fees of 0.25% to 0.65% are higher than eToro, which charges 0% and suits readers watching the fee line.
- A cash account is not among its account types (joint and corporate), so any cash holding has to come from the portfolio range (etf, esg and cash).
- Crypto is not among the markets (stocks, etfs and options), so anyone wanting digital assets has to look at a different provider.
Who it suits
- Investors in Singapore who would rather hold managed portfolios than place self-directed trades on their own account.
- Anyone starting small, since the minimum investment is SGD 0 and nothing has to clear first.
- Couples and companies that want portfolios in shared ownership, because accounts come as joint and corporate.
Who should look elsewhere
- Self-directed traders watching the fee line, because eToro charges 0% against 0.25% to 0.65% here.
- Readers after tax-sheltered accounts, since the account options here run to joint and corporate and nothing beyond that.
- Anyone starting with a larger sum who wants a wider portfolio range, since Axos Invest asks $100 and the styles here run to etf, esg and cash.
Account opening and funding
Funding starts at SGD 0, so there is no floor to clear before the first portfolio is built. The account options cover joint and corporate, meaning a joint account for a couple and a corporate account for a company are both offered. The setup is handled through fractional shares and mobile app, with fractional shares letting a slice of a holding be bought rather than a whole unit, and a mobile app handling the day to day. For a reader comparing providers on entry cost, a minimum investment of SGD 0 ranks near the top of the robo-advisor group, where the median is €60.06.
How your money is protected
Syfe is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and its licence number is CMS100837. That is the authority a reader in the UK or Europe should check first, because it sets the rules on client money and the conduct standards the firm must meet. The protection detail to hold on file is the licence number, since the supervision sits with the regulator rather than with a scheme. Anyone comparing providers on safety should keep a licence reference of this kind from each firm in view.
Portfolios and accounts
The portfolio range covers etf, esg and cash styles. An ETF portfolio suits a hands-off investor who wants broad market exposure, an ESG portfolio targets sustainability screened holdings, and a cash portfolio holds value in cash rather than risk assets. Each sits within the same fee band, and the accounts these are held in are joint and corporate. Across the robo-advisor group, ETF portfolios are the most common style, so this range matches the norm without going beyond it.
Fees and costs
Management fees run 0.25% to 0.65%. That is the recurring cost structure on the managed side, and it is charged against the portfolio value rather than as a separate account charge. The entry point matters as much as the rate: the minimum investment is SGD 0, so the annual fee bites hardest on a very small balance. Against the group, the robo-advisor median management fee is 0.35%, with a lower quartile of 0% and an upper quartile of 0.6%.
The company behind it
The provider is Syfe Pte. Ltd., headquartered in Singapore and founded in 2019. It holds a Monetary Authority of Singapore licence, number CMS100837. Support is handled through email, chat and phone, so a reader can pick between a help centre, email, chat or phone depending on the urgency. Among robo-advisors the help centre is the most common route, and Syfe also carries a phone line.
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Where Syfe is available
- Available
- Singapore
- Licence in Singapore
- Monetary Authority of Singapore (CMS100837), checked September 26, 2026
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does Syfe charge to manage a portfolio?+
Syfe charges management fees of 0.25% to 0.65%. This is the recurring cost of letting the portfolios run, taken from the portfolio value rather than billed as a separate account charge. The rate sits close to the robo-advisor median of 0.35%.
How much do I need to start investing with Syfe?+
The minimum investment is SGD 0, so there is no meaningful floor before the first portfolio is built. That puts Syfe near the top of the robo-advisor group on entry cost, where the median minimum investment is €60.06.
Is Syfe regulated, and who supervises it?+
Syfe is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and the licence number is CMS100837. A reader in the UK or Europe should check that licence number with the firm, since the regulator sets the standards on client money and firm conduct.
What kinds of portfolios does Syfe offer?+
The portfolio range covers etf, esg and cash styles. An ETF portfolio gives broad market exposure, an ESG portfolio screens for sustainability, and a cash portfolio holds value in cash rather than risk assets. Each is priced within the same fee band.
Can I open a joint or corporate account at Syfe?+
Yes. Accounts come as joint and corporate, covering both a joint account for a couple and a corporate account for a company. A cash account is not among the types, so cash exposure comes through the portfolio range instead.
How do I reach Syfe support?+
Support runs on email, chat and phone. That means a help centre, email, chat and phone are all available, so a quick question can go in chat while a more involved problem moves to the phone. Phone support is less common across robo-advisors, so it is worth knowing it is there.
Does Syfe have a mobile app?+
Yes, the app is among the fractional shares and mobile app listed, alongside fractional shares. The app is the usual way to hold and adjust a portfolio, and fractional shares mean a slice of a holding can be bought rather than a whole unit.
What company runs Syfe?+
The provider is Syfe Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore and founded in 2019. It operates under a Monetary Authority of Singapore licence numbered CMS100837, and support runs through email, chat and phone.
Sources
- syfe.com checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Account types, Legal entity, Portfolio types, Regulators, Licences
“SRS Portfolios / Joint Accounts / Syfe for Business”
- syfe.com checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, Pricing model
“Fractional investing with a simplified user experience and low to no fees”
- syfe.com/about-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters
“Launched in Singapore in 2019, Syfe is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)”
- syfe.com/brokerage checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Markets
“Trade US, SG, and HK Stocks and ETFs - Syfe Brokerage”
- syfe.com/contact-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Email ... Chat Monday to Sunday (24 hours) ... Call +65 3138 1215 ... Whatsapp”
- syfe.com/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Management fee, Minimum investment
“MANAGED PORTFOLIOS Fees (p.a.) ALL PORTFOLIOS 0.65% / 0.55% / 0.45% / 0.35% / 0.25%”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Investor protection.