Accounts & headline costs
Sections ↑2TradeAsia is the online stockbroking brand of F. Yap Securities, Inc. Its account provides access to Philippine-listed shares through a web platform and the Plus mobile app. Opening can be funded with cash or eligible physical shares meeting the published value requirement.[5][6]
Account comparison01
Account and service routes at a glance
| Account / route | Published customer scope | Principal condition |
|---|---|---|
| Online account | Self-directed local-equity account under F. Yap Securities | ₱25,000 initial deposit and eKYC/application requirements apply.Source 5Source 4 |
| Certificate-funded opening | Eligible physical shares with stated minimum market value | Lodgement and transfer-agent processing must complete.Source 5Source 4 |
| 2TradeAsia Plus | Mobile trading app with thematic baskets and adjustable stock weights | A basket is an order-construction tool, not a managed fund or guaranteed strategy.Source 6 |
Pricing & charges02
Headline charges and market-wide layers
| Item | Published basis | Important scope |
|---|---|---|
| Online commission | 0.25% of trade value or ₱20, whichever is higher, plus 12% VAT on commission | Buy and sell orders; additional market charges and seller tax remain.Source 5 |
| PSE transaction fee | 0.005% of gross value, exclusive of VAT under the current PSE schedule | Applied on both buys and sells.Source 1 |
| SCCP clearing fee | 0.01% of gross value, inclusive of VAT under the current PSE schedule | Applied on both buys and sells.Source 1 |
| Stock transaction tax | 0.1% of gross selling value | Seller-only tax for listed shares; current PSE schedule controls over older broker examples.Source 1 |
Products & platforms
Sections ↑Specifications03
Products and platform access
| Service | Available function | Account treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Philippine shares | PSE-listed stocks | Orders use funded buying power.Source 5 |
| Plus app | iOS and Android; price alerts and market information | Mobile access to the brokerage service.Source 6 |
| Thematic baskets | Two to twenty stocks; adjustable weights | Constituents remain individual securities, with their own market exposure.Source 6 |
Fees & holding costs
Sections ↑Pricing & charges04
How the commission floor works
Pricing & charges05
Certificate lodgement charges
Transfer terms06
Transfers and administration
| Service | Published charge | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Broker transfer | ₱75 | Per company/stock; the other broker may charge separately.Source 5 |
| Upliftment: bank transfer office | ₱155 | Per certificate.Source 5 |
| Upliftment: non-bank transfer office | ₱167 | Per certificate.Source 5 |
| Visa certification | ₱100 | Processing charge.Source 5 |
Execution & trading rules
Sections ↑Platforms & products07
Order handling
| Action | Platform step | Result to check |
|---|---|---|
| Submit | Review the order and confirm with the password | Order status in the account.Source 5 |
| Amend or cancel | Use View Order | Acceptance before matching; a completed trade cannot be cancelled.Source 5 |
| Check outcome | Review order status | Matched, cancelled or rejected status.Source 5 |
Board lots, price bands, session rules and available volume govern PSE execution. A basket prepares multiple stock orders; it does not turn those orders into one guaranteed execution.[1][6]
Deposits, withdrawals & transfers
Sections ↑Process08
Funding routes
| Route | Published channel | Required follow-through |
|---|---|---|
| Bills payment | BDO, BPI, Security Bank or UnionBank | Follow the broker’s current biller and account-reference instructions.Source 5 |
| Direct deposit | RCBC account named F. Yap Securities, Inc. | Send proof to [email protected].Source 5 |
Process09
Withdrawals
| Step | Published procedure |
|---|---|
| Request | Main → Limits → Withdrawal; select the bank destination.Source 5 |
| Sale proceeds | FAQ describes bank credit on T+2 from the sale, subject to the applicable processing route.Source 5 |
| Bank-detail changes | Submit the account-information update form to customer care.Source 5 |
Protection & regulation
Sections ↑Protections & eligibility10
Protection chain
| Layer | Published position | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | F. Yap Securities, Inc. | 2TradeAsia is the customer-facing online brand.Source 4Source 1Source 3 |
| Market framework | PSE participant and SEC/CMIC market framework; SCCP/PDTC/SIPF arrangements apply as relevant | Securities market supervision and infrastructure are separate from protection against investment losses.Source 4Source 1Source 3 |
| Pre-funded account | Online orders use funded buying power | Pre-funding reduces settlement credit but does not eliminate market or operational risk.Source 4Source 1Source 3 |
CMIC provides an investor complaint route for concerns involving Philippine market intermediaries. Complaint handling and eligibility for any investor-protection mechanism follow their own rules; ordinary losses on shares or baskets remain investment risk.[3][1]
Opening an account & support
Sections ↑Process11
Opening and account maintenance
| Task | Published requirement |
|---|---|
| Electronic application | Two valid IDs, signature specimen and the required video or in-person identity verification.Source 5 |
| Password recovery | Use the account-recovery process; the FAQ describes security-question verification and an emailed replacement password.Source 5 |
| Update records | Send the completed information-update form to [email protected].Source 5 |
Contact and service routes
Customer careEmail
Funding proofEmail
TelephoneTelephone
Office contact pageWebsite
https://www.2tradeasia.com/contact-usSource 9
Scope 18/F Lepanto Building, 8747 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City 1226, Philippines. Company contact address.
Additional services
Sections ↑Reference table12
Research and ancillary services
| Service | Function |
|---|---|
| Market research | Company reports and market information available through the service.Source 6 |
| Thematic tools | Select and adjust a basket’s stock allocation before submitting orders.Source 6 |
| Certificates and certification | Physical-share handling and visa certification under the charges above.Source 5 |
Company background & evidence
Sections ↑Broker essentials13
2TradeAsia at a glance
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Contracting entity | F. Yap Securities, Inc. | The accepted account agreement should carry this legal identity.Source 4Source 5 |
| Primary jurisdiction | Philippines | PSE-listed securities and Philippine market infrastructure are the core scope.Source 4Source 1 |
| Headquarters | Makati City, Philippines | Source 9 |
| Online-service history | 1999–2000 | Company history dates the online brand to this period; F. Yap Securities has an earlier lineage.Source 8 |
| Platforms | Web; Plus app for iOS and Android | Plus includes thematic baskets, price alerts and market tools.Source 6 |
The company describes the online service as originating in 1999–2000 and dates its mobile-app launch to 2017. These are service milestones; they are distinct from the earlier history of F. Yap Securities.[8]
- Headquarters
- Makati City, Philippines
- Founded
- 1999–2000 (online service, according to company history)
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
F. Yap Securities, Inc.
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
Sources & further reading
- Investing procedures, settlement, fees and trading hours Philippine Stock Exchange · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- PSE trading-participant directory Philippine Stock Exchange · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- Investor complaint and information routes Capital Markets Integrity Corporation · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- F. Yap Securities listing in the PSE directory Philippine Stock Exchange · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- Frequently asked questions 2TradeAsia · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- 2TradeAsia Plus platform 2TradeAsia · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Account and platform how-tos 2TradeAsia · Accessed 16 Oct 2026
- About F. Yap Securities and 2TradeAsia 2TradeAsia · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Contact us 2TradeAsia · Accessed 29 Oct 2026
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