Online Trading  
 
Trading Instructions
NVDR Trade
Investor Relations Information
Settlement
Commission
Interest Rate
Taxes

Trading Instructions

1. With your Online Trading Account under Cash Balance basis, please keep in mind that your trading line will be subject to the cash balance remaining in your stock trading account.

2. After your Online Trading Account is established, you will not be eligible to start trading unless you transfer the initial deposit to DBSV's bank account. Although there are no minimum requirement for the initial deposit, your trading line will depend on the amount of your deposit. To transfer funds to our account, please click here for more details.

3. After your money reach us, your trading line will be updated according to the amount of the remittance.

4. Before placing a purchase order, please ensure that you have sufficient trading line. Every time you input a buying order, your trading line will be deducted immediately with equivalent value of the transaction. Likewise, if the order is cancelled or not executed in the stock exchange, the system will credit the deducted amount to your trading line.

5. For any sell order, once executed in the stock exchange, the system will automatically credit the sale value to your trading line.

6. All orders are "Day Only" orders. In other words, they are good for one day only. If your orders are not executed within the day, they will be automatically cancelled by the system after the market closes (normally the cut off time is about 4.45 p.m. Bangkok time GMT +7).

7. Clients are able to check the status order or view their portfolio online anytime and anywhere in the world. Simply click "View Order Status" or "View Portfolio" under "Make a Trade" Menu.

8. If your order is executed at the stock exchange, you will receive an automatic confirmation through the trading system. However, a hardcopy of the confirmation will be sent to you.

9. In order to trade NVDR - Non Voting Depository Receipt), in Order Entry Page, please specify "NVDR" after inputting a stock symbol. For more information on NVDRs, please click here.

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NVDR Trade

Definition

Non-Voting Depository Receipt (NVDR) is a new trading instrument initiated by the Stock Exchange of Thailand to allow foreign investors to invest beyond the foreign ownership limit. The NVDRs are themselves listed securities in the SET.

Foreign investors holding NVDRs will be eligible to receive financial benefits; i.e., dividends, right issues and warrants, in the same manner as they invest in an ordinary share. However, they have no rights to vote at company shareholders' meetings.


Trading Guidelines

NVDR's price quotes will be referred from the local board of the underlying stocks. The price is exactly the same as that of the corresponding counter on the local board. In other words, NVDR orders will be executed in the local board.

Foreign investors who wish to retain voting rights are advised to hold 'foreign" shares only.

For full details on NVDRs, please click here.

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Investor Relations Information

Stock Holding

Clients should be aware of the restrictions on foreign ownership of Thai companies. Foreign shareholding limits apply to every stock listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Most listed companies limit foreign ownership to a maximum of 49%, except those in the banking and finance sector which generally permits only a 25% foreign holding.

To ensure you are entitled to receive financial benefits arising from investing in Thai Stock Market, clients are advised to hold stock registered according to their "Residential Status":-
Thais to hold "local" shares.
Foreigners to hold either "foreign" shares or Non-Voting Depository Receipt (NDVR).

Foreigners who hold foreign shares will be eligible for dividends, right issues & warrants and voting right. In the case that they hold NVDRs, they will be entitled to receive dividends, right issues and warrants only. NVDR holders do not have voting rights. Please click here for more information on NVDRs.

Investor's Benefits

A. Right Issue
After the book closing date, the TSD will directly send the notification of subscription along with the subscription form to the shareholders at the address given in your account opening form. The shareholder must complete all forms; attach a signed copy of your identification card or passport together with a cheque and return all documents in accordance with the instruction of the notification by the date specified.

B. Dividend
After the dividend payment date, the TSD will mail a dividend cheque to the shareholders at the address given in your account opening form. Please note that dividend income is subject to 10% withholding tax at source.

According to the Stock Exchange of Thailand's regulations, the dividend cheque will be paid in Thai Bath only. As a result, overseas clients are recommended to maintain a local bank account with any of the major Thai commercial banks in order to cash the cheque before remitting out of Thailand.

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Settlement

Settlement for all online transaction is under T+3 basis (three working days after trade day). Settlement for a purchase order will occur by debiting the funds available in clients' online cash account on T+3. Similarly, sales proceeds will be automatically be credited to your online cash account on T+3.

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Commission

Online Entry

The current commission rate for all orders placed by clients via DBSV's Online System is fixed at 0.21% of the purchase/sell value plus 7% VAT on the commission.

Broker Assisted

Any order input by our Marketing Officers in your Online Trading Account, the commission charge at 0.25% will be applied plus 7% VAT.

Please note that the minimum charge at Bt 50 per day is applied for both types.

Rates are subject to change.

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Interest Rate

The cash balance remaining in your Online Trading Account will be entitled for the interest at the rate of 1 % per annum. DBSV will credit interest to your Online Trading Account on the 1st calendar day of the following month.

Please note that the interest rate is subject to change.

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Taxes

For Stock Trading Account under Individual Type, please be advised that:-

Your capital gain is not subject to tax in Thailand.

Dividend income is subject to 10% withholding tax at source.

The Interest income on cash balance remaining in Online Trading Account is subject to withhold tax at the rate as regulated by the Revenue Department. Currently, this stands at 15% for all individual accounts.

For foreign investors, please be advised that tax rate is subject to change in according to Double Tax Agreement.

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