UOB Kay Hian
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Choosing between UOB Kay Hian and M1 Finance depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. UOB Kay Hian is headquartered in Singapore, while M1 Finance operates from Chicago, USA. UOB Kay Hian has the longer track record, established in 1973, compared to M1 Finance which was founded in 2015. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
UOB Kay Hian
M1 Finance
UOB Kay Hian is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, UOB Kay Hian offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
UOB Kay Hian
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
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2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
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$0 vs $100
UOB Kay Hian
WinnerM1 Finance
UOB Kay Hian
M1 Finance
Lower feesUOB Kay Hian holds licences from MAS, SFC. M1 Finance is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. UOB Kay Hian additionally covers Etf, Forex.
UOB Kay Hian supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE. M1 Finance offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
UOB Kay Hian requires no minimum deposit, while M1 Finance sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes UOB Kay Hian accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores UOB Kay Hian at 3.31/5 and M1 Finance at 3.20/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. UOB Kay Hian leads overall with a clear advantage.
UOB Kay Hian scores higher overall on our independent rating system. UOB Kay Hian holds a 3.3/5 rating vs M1 Finance's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
UOB Kay Hian offers spreads from 0 pips, while M1 Finance starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
UOB Kay Hian requires a minimum deposit of $0. M1 Finance requires $100.
UOB Kay Hian is regulated by MAS, SFC, while M1 Finance holds licences from SEC.
UOB Kay Hian supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, UTRADE. M1 Finance 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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