Trading 212
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Choosing between Trading 212 and KTBST Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Trading 212 is headquartered in London, UK, while KTBST Securities operates from Bangkok, Thailand. KTBST Securities has the longer track record, established in 1992, compared to Trading 212 which was founded in 2004. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Trading 212
KTBST Securities
Trading 212 is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, KTBST Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Trading 212
3.6 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
KTBST Securities
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Trading 212
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
KTBST Securities
$1 vs $0
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Trading 212
KTBST Securities
Trading 212 holds licences from FCA, CySEC. KTBST Securities is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. Trading 212 additionally covers Cfd, Forex, Commodities. KTBST Securities adds Etf.
On spreads, KTBST Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Trading 212.
Trading 212 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. KTBST Securities offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, KATCH. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Trading 212 requires a minimum deposit of $1, while KTBST Securities sets no minimum deposit. This makes KTBST Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Trading 212 at 3.57/5 and KTBST Securities at 3.30/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Trading 212 leads overall with a clear advantage.
Trading 212 scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Trading 212 holds a 3.6/5 rating vs KTBST Securities's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Trading 212 offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while KTBST Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Trading 212 requires a minimum deposit of $1. KTBST Securities requires $0.
Trading 212 is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while KTBST Securities holds licences from SEC.
Trading 212 supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. KTBST Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, KATCH.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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