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Choosing between ActivTrades and CIMB Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ActivTrades is headquartered in London, UK, while CIMB Securities operates from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. CIMB Securities has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to ActivTrades which was founded in 2001. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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ActivTrades is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, CIMB Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ActivTrades
3.6 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
CIMB Securities
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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CIMB Securities
ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC. CIMB Securities is regulated by MAS, SC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices markets. ActivTrades additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. CIMB Securities adds Etf.
On spreads, CIMB Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. CIMB Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iTrade. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit, while CIMB Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ActivTrades at 3.56/5 and CIMB Securities at 3.29/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ActivTrades leads overall with a clear advantage.
ActivTrades scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ActivTrades holds a 3.6/5 rating vs CIMB Securities's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
ActivTrades offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while CIMB Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ActivTrades requires a minimum deposit of $0. CIMB Securities requires $0.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while CIMB Securities holds licences from SC, MAS.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. CIMB Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iTrade.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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