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Choosing between Phillip Capital and J.P. Morgan Self-Directed depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Phillip Capital is headquartered in Singapore, while J.P. Morgan Self-Directed operates from New York, USA. Phillip Capital has the longer track record, established in 1975, compared to J.P. Morgan Self-Directed which was founded in 2018. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Phillip Capital
J.P. Morgan Self-Directed
| Phillip Capital | J.P. Morgan Self-Directed | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.7/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:5 ✓ | 1:1 |
| Regulation | MAS, ASIC | SEC, FINRA |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web |
Phillip Capital is the better choice overall, scoring 3.7/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Phillip Capital offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Phillip Capital
J.P. Morgan Self-Directed
Lower feesPhillip Capital holds licences from MAS, ASIC. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed is regulated by SEC, FINRA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Phillip Capital additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed adds Etf, Crypto.
Phillip Capital supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed offers Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Phillip Capital requires no minimum deposit, while J.P. Morgan Self-Directed sets no minimum deposit. This makes Phillip Capital accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Phillip Capital at 3.74/5 and J.P. Morgan Self-Directed at 3.37/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Phillip Capital leads overall with a clear advantage.
Phillip Capital
3.7/5
Choose Phillip Capital if you want…
J.P. Morgan Self-Directed
3.4/5
Choose J.P. Morgan Self-Directed if you want…
Phillip Capital scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Phillip Capital holds a 3.7/5 rating vs J.P. Morgan Self-Directed's 3.4/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Phillip Capital offers spreads from 0 pips, while J.P. Morgan Self-Directed starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Phillip Capital requires a minimum deposit of $0. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed requires $0.
Phillip Capital is regulated by MAS, ASIC, while J.P. Morgan Self-Directed holds licences from SEC, FINRA.
Phillip Capital supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed supports Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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