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Choosing between Deriv and KGI Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Deriv is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while KGI Securities operates from Taipei, Taiwan. KGI Securities has the longer track record, established in 1988, compared to Deriv which was founded in 1999. 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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KGI Securities
Deriv is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 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
Deriv
3.8 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
KGI Securities
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
KGI Securities
$5 vs $0
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KGI Securities
Deriv holds licences from FCA, MAS. KGI Securities is regulated by MAS, FSC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Indices markets. Deriv additionally covers Cfd, Crypto, Commodities. KGI Securities adds Stocks, Etf.
On spreads, KGI Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Deriv.
Deriv supports MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. KGI Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Deriv requires a minimum deposit of $5, while KGI Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes KGI Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Deriv at 3.77/5 and KGI Securities at 3.30/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Deriv leads overall with a clear advantage.
Deriv scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Deriv 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.
Deriv offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while KGI Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Deriv requires a minimum deposit of $5. KGI Securities requires $0.
Deriv is regulated by FCA, MAS, while KGI Securities holds licences from FSC, MAS.
Deriv supports MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. 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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