Eightcap
CIMB Securities
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Choosing between Eightcap and CIMB Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Eightcap is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, while CIMB Securities operates from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. CIMB Securities has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to Eightcap which was founded in 2009. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Eightcap
CIMB Securities
Eightcap is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Eightcap offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Eightcap
3.6 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Eightcap
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
CIMB Securities
$100 vs $0
Eightcap
CIMB Securities
Eightcap
CIMB Securities
Lower feesEightcap holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. CIMB Securities is regulated by MAS, SC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Indices markets. Eightcap additionally covers Cfd, Crypto, Commodities. CIMB Securities adds Stocks, Etf.
Eightcap supports MT4, MT5. CIMB Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iTrade.
Eightcap requires a minimum deposit of $100, while CIMB Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes CIMB Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Eightcap at 3.62/5 and CIMB Securities at 3.29/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Eightcap leads overall with a clear advantage.
Eightcap scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Eightcap holds a 3.6/5 rating vs CIMB Securities's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Eightcap offers spreads from 0 pips, while CIMB Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Eightcap requires a minimum deposit of $100. CIMB Securities requires $0.
Eightcap is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC, while CIMB Securities holds licences from SC, MAS.
Eightcap supports MT4, MT5. CIMB Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iTrade.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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