10. Can I select USD as my base currency instead of SGD?

Yes, you can. Please make sure there is only one base currency in your account (i.e. all denominated in USD).

Step 1: Click here to navigate to IB's main page. Log into the "Account Management" portal with your IB username and password.

Step 2: On the left menu, click "Account Settings".

Step 3: On the right hand side, look for the "Configuration" panel, and click the  icon for "Base Currency".

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