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Choosing between Skilling and Monex depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Skilling is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Monex operates from Tokyo, Japan. Monex has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Skilling 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.
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| Skilling | Monex | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.5/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0.7 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:30 ✓ | 1:3 |
| Regulation | CySEC, FSA | FSA, SEC |
| Platforms | Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4 | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP |
Skilling (3.5/5) and Monex (3.4/5) are closely matched. Monex has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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Skilling holds licences from CySEC, FSA. Monex is regulated by SEC, FSA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Stocks, Etf markets. Skilling additionally covers Indices, Commodities. Monex adds Crypto.
On spreads, Monex is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at Skilling.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. Monex offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP.
Skilling requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Monex sets no minimum deposit. This makes Monex accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Skilling at 3.45/5 and Monex at 3.42/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Skilling leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Skilling
3.5/5
Choose Skilling if you want…
Monex
3.4/5
Choose Monex if you want…
Skilling (3.5/5) and Monex (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.
Skilling offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while Monex starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Skilling requires a minimum deposit of $100. Monex requires $0.
Skilling is regulated by CySEC, FSA, while Monex holds licences from FSA, SEC.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. Monex supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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