Purple Trading
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Choosing between Purple Trading and CIMB Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Purple Trading is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while CIMB Securities operates from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. CIMB Securities has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to Purple Trading which was founded in 2016. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Purple Trading
CIMB Securities
Purple Trading is the better choice overall, scoring 3.5/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, CIMB Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Purple Trading
3.5 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
CIMB Securities
0.2 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
CIMB Securities
$25 vs $0
Purple Trading
CIMB Securities
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CIMB Securities
Lower feesPurple Trading holds licences from FCA, CySEC. CIMB Securities is regulated by MAS, SC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Indices, Stocks markets. Purple Trading additionally covers Cfd, Commodities. CIMB Securities adds Etf.
On spreads, CIMB Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Purple Trading.
Purple Trading supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. CIMB Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iTrade.
Purple Trading requires a minimum deposit of $25, while CIMB Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes CIMB Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Purple Trading at 3.46/5 and CIMB Securities at 3.29/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Purple Trading leads overall with a clear advantage.
Purple Trading scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Purple Trading holds a 3.5/5 rating vs CIMB Securities's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Purple Trading offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while CIMB Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Purple Trading requires a minimum deposit of $25. CIMB Securities requires $0.
Purple Trading is regulated by CySEC, FCA, while CIMB Securities holds licences from SC, MAS.
Purple Trading supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. CIMB Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, iTrade.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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