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Choosing between Tiger Brokers and Sarwa depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Tiger Brokers is headquartered in Singapore, while Sarwa operates from Dubai, UAE. Tiger Brokers has the longer track record, established in 2014, compared to Sarwa which was founded in 2017. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Tiger Brokers
Sarwa
| Tiger Brokers | Sarwa | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.6/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $500 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 ✓ | 1:1 |
| Regulation | MAS, ASIC | DFSA, SEC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
Tiger Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Tiger Brokers offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Lower feesTiger Brokers holds licences from MAS, ASIC. Sarwa is regulated by SEC, DFSA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Tiger Brokers additionally covers Indices, Cfd. Sarwa adds Etf, Crypto.
Tiger Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Sarwa offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Tiger Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while Sarwa sets a minimum deposit of $500. This makes Tiger Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Tiger Brokers at 3.58/5 and Sarwa at 3.34/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Tiger Brokers leads overall with a clear advantage.
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3.6/5
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Sarwa
3.3/5
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Tiger Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Tiger Brokers holds a 3.6/5 rating vs Sarwa's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Tiger Brokers offers spreads from 0 pips, while Sarwa starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Tiger Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. Sarwa requires $500.
Tiger Brokers is regulated by MAS, ASIC, while Sarwa holds licences from DFSA, SEC.
Tiger Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Sarwa 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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