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Choosing between ForTrade and CIMB Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ForTrade is headquartered in London, UK, while CIMB Securities operates from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. CIMB Securities has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to ForTrade which was founded in 2013. 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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CIMB Securities
ForTrade is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, CIMB Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ForTrade
3.8 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
CIMB Securities
1 vs 0 pips
Regulation
ForTrade
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
CIMB Securities
$100 vs $0
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CIMB Securities
ForTrade holds licences from FCA, ASIC, CySEC. CIMB Securities is regulated by MAS, SC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Indices, Stocks markets. ForTrade additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. CIMB Securities adds Etf.
On spreads, CIMB Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 1.0 pips at ForTrade.
ForTrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. CIMB Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iTrade. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
ForTrade 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 ForTrade at 3.81/5 and CIMB Securities at 3.29/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ForTrade leads overall with a clear advantage.
ForTrade scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ForTrade holds a 3.8/5 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.
ForTrade offers spreads from 1 pips, while CIMB Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ForTrade requires a minimum deposit of $100. CIMB Securities requires $0.
ForTrade is regulated by FCA, ASIC, CySEC, while CIMB Securities holds licences from SC, MAS.
ForTrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. 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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