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Phillip Nova
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Choosing between Phillip Nova and OCBC Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Phillip Nova is headquartered in Singapore. OCBC Securities has the longer track record, established in 1986, compared to Phillip Nova which was founded in 2005. 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
OCBC Securities
Phillip Nova is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, OCBC Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Phillip Nova
3.4 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
OCBC Securities
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
1 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
Phillip Nova
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Phillip Nova
OCBC Securities
Phillip Nova holds licences from MAS. OCBC Securities is regulated by MAS.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Indices markets. Phillip Nova additionally covers Cfd, Commodities, Crypto. OCBC Securities adds Stocks, Etf.
On spreads, OCBC Securities 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. OCBC Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iOCBC. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Phillip Nova requires no minimum deposit, while OCBC Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes Phillip Nova accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Phillip Nova at 3.39/5 and OCBC Securities at 3.31/5, 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 OCBC Securities'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 OCBC Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Phillip Nova requires a minimum deposit of $0. OCBC Securities requires $0.
Phillip Nova is regulated by MAS, while OCBC Securities holds licences from MAS.
Phillip Nova supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, POEMS. OCBC Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iOCBC.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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