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Sarwa vs StashAway: fees, markets and protection

Facts for both companies from their official pages; each was checked on the date shown in its review.

Facts verified on October 18, 2026

Key differences

Criterion	Sarwa	StashAway
Rating	4.6/5 on other platforms 5.3K ratings	4.6/5 on other platforms 6.5K ratings
Regulators	FSRA (ADGM)	MAS
Minimum deposit	$500	No minimum
Markets	US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq)	US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), Singapore Exchange (SGX)
Products	stocks, ETFs, fractional shares	ETFs, fractional shares
US stock or ETF order	0.25% of the order, minimum $1	$1 per order
Deposits and withdrawals	Bank transfer	Bank transfer
Currency conversion fee	—	0.32%
Available only in	—	Singapore
	Read review	Read review

What is the minimum deposit at Sarwa and StashAway?

Sarwa: $500. StashAway: SGD 0.

Which regulators license Sarwa and StashAway?

Sarwa is licensed by FSRA (ADGM); StashAway by MAS.