Exante
CIMB Securities
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Choosing between Exante and CIMB Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Exante is headquartered in Valletta, Malta, while CIMB Securities operates from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. CIMB Securities has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to Exante which was founded in 2011. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Exante
CIMB Securities
Exante is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Exante offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Exante
3.6 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
CIMB Securities
$10000 vs $0
Exante
WinnerCIMB Securities
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Lower feesCIMB Securities
Exante holds licences from FCA, CySEC. CIMB Securities is regulated by MAS, SC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Indices markets. Exante additionally covers Cfd, Crypto. CIMB Securities adds Etf.
Exante supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. CIMB Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iTrade. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Exante requires a minimum deposit of $10,000, while CIMB Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes CIMB Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Exante at 3.64/5 and CIMB Securities at 3.29/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Exante leads overall with a clear advantage.
Exante scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Exante 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.
Exante offers spreads from 0 pips, while CIMB Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Exante requires a minimum deposit of $10000. CIMB Securities requires $0.
Exante is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while CIMB Securities holds licences from SC, MAS.
Exante supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. 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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