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Choosing between City Index and KGI Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. City Index is headquartered in London, UK, while KGI Securities operates from Taipei, Taiwan. City Index has the longer track record, established in 1983, compared to KGI Securities which was founded in 1988. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
City Index
KGI Securities
City Index is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, KGI Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
City Index
4.1 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
KGI Securities
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
City Index
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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City Index
KGI Securities
City Index holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. KGI Securities is regulated by MAS, FSC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices markets. City Index additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. KGI Securities adds Etf.
On spreads, KGI Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at City Index.
City Index supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. KGI Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
City Index requires no minimum deposit, while KGI Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes City Index accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores City Index at 4.06/5 and KGI Securities at 3.30/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. City Index leads overall with a clear advantage.
City Index scores higher overall on our independent rating system. City Index holds a 4.1/5 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.
City Index offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while KGI Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
City Index requires a minimum deposit of $0. KGI Securities requires $0.
City Index is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while KGI Securities holds licences from FSC, MAS.
City Index supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. 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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