Your US stocks are securely held by a third-party custodian through our US-based broker partner, who is regulated by FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority). These shares are held in “street name,” meaning they are registered in the broker’s name but you remain the real owner of the shares. This is standard practice in the US markets and ensures faster trading and custody services.

Alpaca Securities LLC, the US-based broker partner, is also a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), which protects your securities up to $500,000 (including $250,000 for claims for cash).