Higher Rated
Admiral Markets
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Choosing between Admiral Markets and UOB Kay Hian depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Admiral Markets is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, while UOB Kay Hian operates from Singapore. UOB Kay Hian has the longer track record, established in 1973, 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
UOB Kay Hian
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
UOB Kay Hian
$100 vs $0
Admiral Markets
UOB Kay Hian
Admiral Markets
UOB Kay Hian
Lower feesAdmiral Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, CySEC. UOB Kay Hian is regulated by MAS, SFC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices markets. Admiral Markets additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. UOB Kay Hian adds Etf.
Admiral Markets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. UOB Kay Hian offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Admiral Markets requires a minimum deposit of $100, while UOB Kay Hian sets no minimum deposit. This makes UOB Kay Hian accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Admiral Markets at 3.77/5 and UOB Kay Hian at 3.31/5, 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 UOB Kay Hian'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 UOB Kay Hian starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Admiral Markets requires a minimum deposit of $100. UOB Kay Hian requires $0.
Admiral Markets is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, while UOB Kay Hian holds licences from MAS, SFC.
Admiral Markets supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. UOB Kay Hian supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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