For the full Custody fees overview on stocks, ETFs, ETCs, and bonds information visit:. Commissions, Charges and Margin Schedule | Saxo
Please be aware, that the custody fee is also calculated on NOCT (not online client tradable) and Delisted instruments.
If you see Custody fee in the Trading conditions of the instrument you trade then custody fee will be charged. If it's not in Trading conditions then it won't be charged.
The scope of this article is to help you understand how the fees are calculated and include an example of this calculation:
Daily Calculation formula:
(Number of shares * Closing Price) * (Custody Fee p.a. / Yearly day count)
Please note that the yearly day count may differ for some currencies.
Calculation Example (in the example is custody fee of 0.12 % is used):
If you hold 1,000 shares in company XYZ Inc. and the closing price is EUR 25.00 the daily custody fee will be calculated as:
(1,000 x EUR 25.00) * (0.12%/360) = EUR 0.08333 per day
Monthly billing:
At the end of each month, the calculated daily custody fees during the month are added up and debited from the account that holds the position.
Is there a minimum fee?
Saxo does not apply a minimum custody fee.
In which currency is the custody fee charged?
The custody fee will be calculated in the instrument currency daily using the end-of-day values. It will be converted to the account currency at zero conversion fees when booked monthly.
Is there any relation between the custody fee amount and trading activities?
No, there is no relation between the custody fee and your trading activities.
If I buy stocks on the 5th day of a month with a value date of the 8th (assuming no weekend in between) and I keep the position for the whole month, for which period will the custody fee apply?
The custody fee is effective from the value date and not the trade date. Therefore the fee will be charged from the 8th until the end of the month.
Which account will be charged if I have sub-accounts?
The custody fee is applied to the account where the position is held. If positions are held on both accounts then both will be charged.