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Choosing between AvaTrade and RHB Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. AvaTrade is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, while RHB Securities operates from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. RHB Securities has the longer track record, established in 1994, compared to AvaTrade which was founded in 2006. 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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AvaTrade is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, RHB Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
AvaTrade
4.0 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
RHB Securities
0.9 vs 0 pips
Regulation
AvaTrade
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
RHB Securities
$100 vs $0
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RHB Securities
AvaTrade holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. RHB Securities is regulated by MAS, SC Malaysia.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. AvaTrade additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Indices. RHB Securities adds Etf, Bonds, Funds.
On spreads, RHB Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.9 pips at AvaTrade.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. RHB Securities offers RHB TradeSmart, RHB Mobile.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100, while RHB Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes RHB Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores AvaTrade at 3.98/5 and RHB Securities at 3.31/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. AvaTrade leads overall with a clear advantage.
AvaTrade scores higher overall on our independent rating system. AvaTrade holds a 4.0/5 rating vs RHB Securities's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
AvaTrade offers spreads from 0.9 pips, while RHB Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
AvaTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100. RHB Securities requires $0.
AvaTrade is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while RHB Securities holds licences from SC Malaysia, MAS.
AvaTrade supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Mobile. RHB Securities supports RHB TradeSmart, RHB 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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