Phillip Nova
DEGIRO
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Higher Rated
Phillip Nova
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Choosing between Phillip Nova and DEGIRO depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Phillip Nova is headquartered in Singapore, while DEGIRO operates from Amsterdam, Netherlands. Phillip Nova has the longer track record, established in 2005, compared to DEGIRO 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.
Phillip Nova
DEGIRO
Phillip Nova is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, DEGIRO offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Phillip Nova
3.4 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
DEGIRO
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
1 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
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Phillip Nova
DEGIRO
Phillip Nova holds licences from MAS. DEGIRO is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Indices, Commodities markets. Phillip Nova additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Crypto. DEGIRO adds Stocks.
On spreads, DEGIRO is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Phillip Nova.
Phillip Nova supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, POEMS. DEGIRO offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Phillip Nova requires no minimum deposit, while DEGIRO sets no minimum deposit. This makes Phillip Nova accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Phillip Nova at 3.39/5 and DEGIRO at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Phillip Nova leads overall with a clear advantage.
Phillip Nova scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Phillip Nova holds a 3.4/5 rating vs DEGIRO's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Phillip Nova offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while DEGIRO starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Phillip Nova requires a minimum deposit of $0. DEGIRO requires $0.
Phillip Nova is regulated by MAS, while DEGIRO holds licences from FCA.
Phillip Nova supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, POEMS. DEGIRO 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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