Admiral Markets
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Choosing between Admiral Markets and KGI Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Admiral Markets is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, while KGI Securities operates from Taipei, Taiwan. KGI Securities has the longer track record, established in 1988, compared to Admiral Markets 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.
Admiral Markets
KGI Securities
Admiral Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Admiral Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Admiral Markets
3.8 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Admiral Markets
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
KGI Securities
$100 vs $0
Admiral Markets
KGI Securities
Admiral Markets
KGI Securities
Lower feesAdmiral Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, CySEC. KGI Securities is regulated by MAS, FSC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices markets. Admiral Markets additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. KGI Securities adds Etf.
Admiral Markets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. KGI Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Admiral Markets requires a minimum deposit of $100, while KGI Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes KGI Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Admiral Markets at 3.77/5 and KGI Securities at 3.30/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Admiral Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
Admiral Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Admiral Markets holds a 3.8/5 rating vs KGI Securities's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Admiral Markets offers spreads from 0 pips, while KGI Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Admiral Markets requires a minimum deposit of $100. KGI Securities requires $0.
Admiral Markets is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, while KGI Securities holds licences from FSC, MAS.
Admiral Markets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. KGI Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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