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Choosing between KGI Securities and Wealthfront depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. KGI Securities is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, while Wealthfront operates from Palo Alto, USA. KGI Securities has the longer track record, established in 1988, compared to Wealthfront 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.
KGI Securities
Wealthfront
KGI Securities is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, KGI Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
KGI Securities
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
KGI Securities
$0 vs $500
KGI Securities
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KGI Securities
Wealthfront
Lower feesKGI Securities holds licences from MAS, FSC. Wealthfront is regulated by SEC, FINRA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Etf markets. KGI Securities additionally covers Indices, Forex.
KGI Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Wealthfront offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
KGI Securities requires no minimum deposit, while Wealthfront sets a minimum deposit of $500. This makes KGI Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores KGI Securities at 3.30/5 and Wealthfront at 3.24/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. KGI Securities leads overall with a clear advantage.
KGI Securities scores higher overall on our independent rating system. KGI Securities holds a 3.3/5 rating vs Wealthfront's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
KGI Securities offers spreads from 0 pips, while Wealthfront starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
KGI Securities requires a minimum deposit of $0. Wealthfront requires $500.
KGI Securities is regulated by FSC, MAS, while Wealthfront holds licences from SEC, FINRA.
KGI Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Wealthfront 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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