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Choosing between Plus500 and KGI Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Plus500 is headquartered in Haifa, Israel, while KGI Securities operates from Taipei, Taiwan. KGI Securities has the longer track record, established in 1988, compared to Plus500 which was founded in 2008. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Plus500
KGI Securities
Plus500 is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, KGI Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Plus500
4.0 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
KGI Securities
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Plus500
4 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
KGI Securities
$100 vs $0
Plus500
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Plus500
KGI Securities
Plus500 holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. KGI Securities is regulated by MAS, FSC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Indices markets. Plus500 additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. KGI Securities adds Etf.
On spreads, KGI Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Plus500.
Plus500 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. KGI Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Plus500 requires a minimum deposit of $100, while KGI Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes KGI Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Plus500 at 3.98/5 and KGI Securities at 3.30/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Plus500 leads overall with a clear advantage.
Plus500 scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Plus500 holds a 4.0/5 rating vs KGI Securities's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Plus500 offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while KGI Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Plus500 requires a minimum deposit of $100. KGI Securities requires $0.
Plus500 is regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, MAS, while KGI Securities holds licences from FSC, MAS.
Plus500 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. KGI Securities 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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