CGS-CIMB vs GKFX

CGS-CIMB vs GKFX Comparison Table 2024
CGS-CIMB GKFX
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CGS-CIMB is #13 in our CFD broker rankings.

2.5
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CGS-CIMB is a Singapore-based trading broker offering futures, FX, CFDs & bonds.

GKFX is an online forex and CFD broker founded in 2013. Based in Malta, the firm operates in multiple locations around the world, namely the Middle East and Asia. Traders can access over 150 markets on the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform, with leverage up to 1:30. GKFX is regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).

Comment by Reviewer
"After thoroughly testing the Standard account, I’m happy to recommend GKFX to beginners or intermediate traders looking to trade exclusively on the MT4 platform. The €100 minimum deposit should be accessible for most traders and there’s a good range of additional tools for experienced analytical traders."
Pros
  • I found GKFX’s trading conditions were relatively competitive compared to other brands. Minimum spreads are low, starting from 0.6 pips for EUR/USD, plus there are zero commissions in the Standard account
  • I was pleased to see some excellent additional tools on offer alongside the MT4 platform, including Trading Central analysis and Autochartist. There’s also a VPS service for experienced traders
  • There’s a decent range of payment methods available, from bank wire to e-wallets like Neteller and Skrill. Most methods are also processed instantly
  • I feel reassured that GKFX is regulated in the EU by the MFSA and is also fully compliant with ESMA regulations
Cons
  • Whilst MT4 is an excellent platform, some traders may feel restricted by the lack of choice. Many brokers will offer at least one other third-party platform or even a proprietary solution
  • I think the broker’s range of assets isn’t as wide as many competitors and it would have been good to see more global stocks on offer
  • I’m disappointed that most deposit methods come with fees starting from 1%. Most brokers will offer free deposits
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, futures, mutual funds, securities, bonds Forex, CFDs, indices, shares, commodities, cryptocurrencies
Demo Account
Yes Yes
Minimum Deposit
100 SGD €100
Trading Platforms
  • MT4
  • MT4
  • AutoChartist
  • TradingCentral
Payment Methods
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots 0.01 Lots
Regulator
MAS MFSA
Margin Trading
No No
STP Account
No No
ECN Account
No No
DMA Account
No No
MAM Account
No No
PAMM Account
No No
LAMM Account
No No
Demat Account
No No
AI / Machine Learning
No No
Robo Advisor
No No
Negative Balance Protection
No No
Market Maker
No No
P2P Trading
No No
Spot Trading
No No
Mobile Apps
Yes Yes
Auto Trading
Yes Yes
Copy Trading
No No
Social Trading
No Yes
Trade Signals
Yes (GKFX Prime)
VPS Hosting
No No
Tournaments
No No
Demo Competitions
No No
Ethical Investing
No No
Custodial Account
No No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No No
Islamic Account
Yes Yes
Commodities
CFD Trading
Trade with leverage on online CFDs. GKFX’s collection of CFDs spans forex, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies and stocks with just a €100 minimum deposit and zero commissions in the Standard account. I was pleased to see some additional tools to enhance the CFD trading experience, including Trading Central insights, chart analytics by Autochartist, and a VPS service.
Leverage
1:20 1:5
FTSE Spread
1 1
GBPUSD Spread
0.84 0.7
Oil Spread
0.028 0.03
Stocks Spread
Variable Variable
Forex Trading
Trade FX pairs with sub 1 pip spreads. I was impressed with GKFX’s above-average range of 50+ currency instruments covering major, minor and exotic pairs. I found spreads were also pretty reasonable, starting from 0.6 pips for EUR/USD. Sensible leverage is available up to 1:30 as per MiFID guidelines, and I appreciate the margin, profit and currency calculators available on the website.
GBPUSD Spread
0.84 0.7
EURUSD Spread
0.36 0.6
EURGBP Spread
0.95 1.4
Assets
40+ 50+
Cryptocurrency
Crypto trading not offered I found just a handful of crypto pairs available to trade at GKFX, which is quite limited compared to some similar brokers. Leverage is available up to 1:2 and there’s also a demo account with up to $100,000 in virtual funds for those who want to practice their crypto strategies risk-free.
Spread
Variable
Coins
  • BTC
  • LTC
  • ETH
  • XRP
  • DSH
Crypto Lending
No No
Crypto Mining
No No
Crypto Staking
No No
Auto Market Maker
No No
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