FirstMetroSec
BSP-regulated Philippine broker backed by Metrobank banking group
Platform Overview
FirstMetroSec is a BSP-regulated Philippine online stockbroker established in 2012, a subsidiary of First Metro Investment Corporation within the Metrobank Group. It offers PSE stock trading, ETFs, and mutual fund access with a 0.25% commission per trade and a minimum deposit of PHP 5,000. The platform supports GCash and BPI Online payments.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- First Metro Securities Brokerage Corp.
- Brand Name
- FirstMetroSec
- Headquarters
- Philippines
- Year Established
- 2012
- Parent Company
- First Metro Investment Corporation (Metrobank Group)
- Publicly Listed
- No
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
No significant concerns identified
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Regulatory References
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Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- 0.25% per trade (min ₱20)
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Fees
- ₱25 per withdrawal
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 2-3 business days
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Filipino
- Support Channels
- EmailPhone
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferGCashBPI Online
Community Snapshot
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 2 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.4/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | ₱5,000 | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | None | Up to 1:200 |
| Spread Type | Commission-based | Variable |
| Execution Model | STP | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2012 | 1974 |
| Trading Products | 3 | 10 |
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