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Choosing between Markets.com and KGI Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Markets.com is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while KGI Securities operates from Taipei, Taiwan. KGI Securities has the longer track record, established in 1988, compared to Markets.com which was founded in 2008. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Markets.com
KGI Securities
Markets.com 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
Markets.com
3.8 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
KGI Securities
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Markets.com
3 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
KGI Securities
$100 vs $0
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Markets.com
KGI Securities
Markets.com holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. KGI Securities is regulated by MAS, FSC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices markets. Markets.com additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. KGI Securities adds Etf.
On spreads, KGI Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Markets.com.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. KGI Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100, while KGI Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes KGI Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Markets.com at 3.76/5 and KGI Securities at 3.30/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Markets.com leads overall with a clear advantage.
Markets.com scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Markets.com 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.
Markets.com offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while KGI Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100. KGI Securities requires $0.
Markets.com is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, FCA, while KGI Securities holds licences from FSC, MAS.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. 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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