Phillip Nova
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Phillip Nova
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Choosing between Phillip Nova and Gemini depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Phillip Nova is headquartered in Singapore, while Gemini operates from New York, USA. Phillip Nova has the longer track record, established in 2005, compared to Gemini which was founded in 2014. 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
Gemini
Phillip Nova is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Gemini offers lower spreads (0.5 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Phillip Nova
3.4 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Gemini
0.6 vs 0.5 pips
Regulation
Gemini
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
Phillip Nova
Gemini
Phillip Nova
Gemini
Phillip Nova holds licences from MAS. Gemini is regulated by CFTC, FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Phillip Nova additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
On spreads, Gemini is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.5 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Phillip Nova.
Phillip Nova supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, POEMS. Gemini offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Phillip Nova requires no minimum deposit, while Gemini sets no minimum deposit. This makes Phillip Nova accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Phillip Nova at 3.39/5 and Gemini at 3.32/5, 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 Gemini'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 Gemini starts at 0.5 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Phillip Nova requires a minimum deposit of $0. Gemini requires $0.
Phillip Nova is regulated by MAS, while Gemini holds licences from CFTC, FCA.
Phillip Nova supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, POEMS. Gemini 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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