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Choosing between Phillip Nova and J.P. Morgan Self-Directed depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Phillip Nova is headquartered in Singapore, while J.P. Morgan Self-Directed operates from New York, USA. Phillip Nova has the longer track record, established in 2005, 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 Nova
J.P. Morgan Self-Directed
| Phillip Nova | J.P. Morgan Self-Directed | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:20 ✓ | 1:1 |
| Regulation | MAS | SEC, FINRA ✓ |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, POEMS | Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web |
Phillip Nova (3.4/5) and J.P. Morgan Self-Directed (3.4/5) are closely matched. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Lower feesPhillip Nova holds licences from MAS. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed is regulated by SEC, FINRA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Phillip Nova additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed adds Stocks, Etf.
On spreads, J.P. Morgan Self-Directed 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. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed offers Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Phillip Nova requires no minimum deposit, while J.P. Morgan Self-Directed sets no minimum deposit. This makes Phillip Nova accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Phillip Nova at 3.39/5 and J.P. Morgan Self-Directed at 3.37/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Phillip Nova leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Phillip Nova
3.4/5
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J.P. Morgan Self-Directed
3.4/5
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Phillip Nova (3.4/5) and J.P. Morgan Self-Directed (3.4/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Phillip Nova offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while J.P. Morgan Self-Directed starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Phillip Nova requires a minimum deposit of $0. J.P. Morgan Self-Directed requires $0.
Phillip Nova is regulated by MAS, while J.P. Morgan Self-Directed holds licences from SEC, FINRA.
Phillip Nova supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, POEMS. 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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