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4.78/10
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The purpose of creating the TU Overall Score is to make the search for secure and reliable brokerage companies easier for the visitors of our website. We believe that it is a very important mission as, unfortunately, not every company in the financial industry is worthy of trust.

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Minimum deposit:
  • No
Trading platform:
  • MetaTrader4
  • Web platform
  • MetaTrader5
Regulation:
  • the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand and the Ministry of Finance of Thailand
Foundation date:
  • 1986
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Our Evaluation of CGS-CIMB Securities

4.78/10
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CGS-CIMB Securities is a broker with higher-than-average risk and the TU Overall Score of 4.78 out of 10. Having reviewed trading opportunities offered by the company and reviews posted by CGS-CIMB Securities clients on our website, Traders Union expert Anton Kharitonov recommends users to consider a more reliable broker with better conditions, as, according to reviews, many clients of this broker are not satisfied with the company’s work.

Brief Look at CGS-CIMB Securities

CGS-CIMB Securities was rebranded into CGS International Securities (CGSI) in February 2024. It is a part of CGS International Holdings Limited established in 2000 in Hong Kong. This corporation is a part of China Galaxy Securities Company Limited with 9 representative offices throughout Asia. CGSI provides its services to over 400,000 retail investors and more than 2,600 institutional clients. The broker is a member of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and it offers direct access to stock exchanges of the U.S., Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

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CGS-CIMB Securities Trading Conditions

Your capital is at risk.  79.43% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. CGS-CIMB Securities Ltd and its affiliates do not target EU/EEA/UK clients. It is the user's responsibility to ensure that any use of the website or services adhere to local laws or regulations. Please be aware that you are able to receive investment services at your own exclusive initiative only, ensuring you fully understand all the risks involved.

💻 Trading platform: Web-platform for trading securities, MetaTrader 5, and MetaTrader 4 (outside Thailand)
📊 Accounts: Equity (Cash Balance Account, Cash Account, and Credit Balance Account), Easy Wealth Builder, Cross Border Trading, Derivatives, Stock-MT5, and MT4-TFEX (Real and Demo)
💰 Account currency: THB, MYR, IDR, and SGD
💵 Deposit / Withdrawal: Bank transfers and transfers of assets from other brokers
🚀 Minimum deposit: No
⚖️ Leverage: No
💼 PAMM-accounts: No
📈️ Min Order: No
💱 EUR/USD spread: 0,1 pips
🔧 Instruments: Stocks, bonds, debt securities, mutual funds, derivatives (futures and options), and Forex
💹 Margin Call / Stop Out: No
🏛 Liquidity provider: No
📱 Mobile trading: Yes
➕ Affiliate program: No
📋 Order execution: No
⭐ Trading features: Minimum fees are charged on every trade on the stock exchange
🎁 Contests and bonuses: No

CGSI (CGS-CIMB Securities) offers real-time access to over 20 global stock exchanges and offline trading on the Vietnam stock exchange. Fees for trading U.S. securities are $0.02 per share but not less than $12 per position. Fees for trading on other markets are 0.2% of the trade amount. The minimum fee depends on the instrument currency. Thai residents can use MT5 to trade CFDs on stocks. MT4 is offered by the Singapore office, but residents of other countries can only open a demo account. Deposits and withdrawals are made within 2-3 business days.

CGS-CIMB Securities Key Parameters Evaluation

User Satisfaction i

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2.4/10

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KillianPefT
2 years ago

CGS-CIMB is a bad broker, they messed me up with the registration... but still passed it. Trading does not impress me here, requotes and freezes are frequent here. I haven’t withdrawn money yet, but for some reason I’m already worried, I think there will be problems with this.

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camillexi11
2 years ago

CGS-CIMB Securities lures with beautiful conditions, but in fact the conditions are very different from those that the company promises. The spread is simply elusive when trading. Especially at night, when it is difficult to control it. In general, horror.

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Farmonmn
2 years ago

Trading with CGS-CIMB Securities is a big risk. I don't trust this broker because I suspect he is dishonest about quotes. I specifically compared with another broker. After that, I left, I do not want to take part in the offer.

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JoshuaTrot
2 years ago

Terrible office! Unreasonable and incomprehensible requirements for account confirmation! Complete nonsense. They don't get in touch. The deposit was thrown, and the connection was lost with the broker! Looks like I'm not getting them back.

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Ricardovex
3 years ago

I want to write a negative review about CGS-CIMB! Hope it stays here and others can read it! I traded in this company, everything was fine, until it came to the withdrawal of money, I have not been able to withdraw funds for a month now. The reasons are not reported. I will try again to understand what the problem is. This is a very bad organization! If I manage to withdraw the money, I will try to forget it like a bad dream!

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AnthonyLig
3 years ago

It only takes $75 to open an account with CGS-CIMB Securities. The broker does not charge any additional commissions for trading on Forex, only the spread. However, there are much fewer instruments available than with European brokers - only 30 currency pairs. Currency, by the way, can only be traded in MT4. CGS-CIMB Securities offers other platforms, but they are designed for transactions on stock exchanges. Leverage is very small, there should be a decent supply of free capital. Technical and fundamental analysis, market reviews - all this for exchange products. Such a universal broker will suit someone, but I only trade in currencies, so for me the priority is the Forex intermediary.

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CARTANESE29669
4 years ago

These are pure scammers. Dear ones, don't get fooled. I lost a huge amount and now I don't know how to get it back.

Score:
We evaluate brokers' safety based on several key criteria. The highest value is placed on regulation, especially Tier 1 regulation, which ensures adherence to stringent standards set by top financial authorities like the FCA in the UK, CFTC in the US, CySEc and BaFin (EU) or ASIC (Australia). High scores are also given for participation in investor protection funds, which safeguard clients' funds in case of broker insolvency. Learn the assessment criteria
9/10

Regulation and safety

CGS-CIMB Securities has a safety score of 9/10, which corresponds to a High security level. The safest brokers are those with Tier-1 regulation, a long history (over 10 years in the market), and participation in investor compensation schemes.

Advantages
  • Tier-1 regulated
  • Track record over 39 years
Disadvantages
  • No negative balance protection

CGS-CIMB Securities Regulators and Investor Protection

Abbreviation Full Name Country of regulation Investor Protection Fund Regulation Level
MAS MAS Monetary Authority of Singapore Singapore No specific fund Tier-1

CGS-CIMB Securities Security Factors

Foundation date 1986
Negative balance protection No
Verification (KYC) Yes
Score:
We evaluate brokers' fees and spreads by assessing the costs associated with Standard and ECN/Raw spread accounts, including commissions and spreads. Additionally, our evaluation considers extra fees such as deposit/withdrawal charges and inactivity fees. Learn the assessment criteria
8/10

Commissions and fees

The trading and non-trading commissions of broker CGS-CIMB Securities have been analyzed and rated as Low with a fees score of 8/10. Additionally, these commissions were compared with those of the top two competitors, Pepperstone and OANDA, to provide the most comprehensive information.

Advantages
  • Low Forex trading fees
  • Tight EUR/USD market spread
  • No inactivity fee
  • No deposit fee
  • No withdrawal fee
Disadvantages
  • Complex fee structure

Trading Fees and Spread

Below, we evaluated and compared the trading commissions of CGS-CIMB Securities with those of two competitors. We focused on the spreads and other transaction fees directly associated with executing trades (e.g commission per lot on an ECN account). This comparison aimed to provide a clear understanding of the cost efficiency of each broker.

Standard Account Spread

For Standard accounts, CGS-CIMB Securities’s commissions are part of the floating spread, which varies with market conditions. Typical values are provided, but during high volatility, the spread may exceed these.

CGS-CIMB Securities Standard spreads

CGS-CIMB Securities Pepperstone OANDA
EUR/USD min, pips 0,2 0,5 0,1
EUR/USD max, pips 0,4 1,5 0,5
GPB/USD min, pips 0,2 0,4 0,1
GPB/USD max, pips 0,5 1,4 0,5

RAW/ECN Account Commission And Spread

The spread on ECN/RAW accounts is market-based and fluctuates, with average values given during active hours. It may vary during volatility spikes. A commission per lot is also charged.

CGS-CIMB Securities RAW/ECN spreads

CGS-CIMB Securities Pepperstone OANDA
Commission ($ per lot) 5 3 3,5
EUR/USD avg spread 0,1 0,1 0,15
GBP/USD avg spread 0,1 0,15 0,2

Non-Trading Fees

We conducted a detailed analysis of the non-trading fees associated with CGS-CIMB Securities. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the additional costs that may impact traders beyond regular trading activities.

CGS-CIMB Securities Non-Trading Fees

CGS-CIMB Securities Pepperstone OANDA
Deposit fee, % 0 0 0
Withdrawal fee, % 0 0 0
Withdrawal fee, USD 0 0 0-15
Inactivity fee ($, per month) 0 0 0
Score:
This section assesses the efficiency, speed, and affordability of brokers’ transaction processes, focusing on available methods, currencies, and fees. For further details, please refer to our data-focused methodology
3/10

Deposit and withdrawal

CGS-CIMB Securities received a Low score for the efficiency and convenience of its deposit and withdrawal processes.

CGS-CIMB Securities offers limited payment options and accessibility, which may impact its competitiveness.

Advantages
  • No withdrawal fee
  • Low minimum withdrawal requirement
  • No deposit fee
  • Bank wire transfers available
Disadvantages
  • BTC payments not accepted
  • PayPal not supported
  • Only major base currencies available

What are CGS-CIMB Securities deposit and withdrawal options?

CGS-CIMB Securities offers a limited selection of deposit and withdrawal methods, including Bank Wire. This limitation may restrict flexibility for users, making CGS-CIMB Securities less competitive for those seeking diverse payment options.

CGS-CIMB Securities Deposit and Withdrawal Methods vs Competitors

CGS-CIMB Securities Plus500 Pepperstone
Bank Wire Yes Yes Yes
Bank card No Yes Yes
PayPal No Yes Yes
Wise No No No
BTC No No No

What are CGS-CIMB Securities base account currencies?

A wide range of base account currencies minimizes the need for currency conversion, potentially reducing transaction costs for clients worldwide. CGS-CIMB Securities supports the following base account currencies:

What are CGS-CIMB Securities's minimum deposit and withdrawal amounts?

The minimum deposit on CGS-CIMB Securities is $100, while the minimum withdrawal amount is $1 MYR. These minimums may vary depending on the chosen account type and payment method. For specific details, please contact CGS-CIMB Securities’s support team.

Score:
The evaluation in this section is based on the TU methodology and reflects the total number and variety of tradable assets offered by the broker, including Forex currency pairs. It also considers the availability of passive income tools such as PAMM accounts, copy trading, and similar services. All information is obtained from publicly available sources and may change.
3.5/10

Markets and tradable assets

CGS-CIMB Securities offers a limited selection of trading assets compared to the market average. The platform supports 0 assets in total, including 30 Forex pairs.

Advantages
  • Commodity futures are available
  • Indices trading
  • ETFs investing
Disadvantages
  • Crypto trading not available
  • Copy trading not available

Supported markets vs top competitors

We have compared the range of assets and markets supported by CGS-CIMB Securities with its competitors, making it easier for you to find the perfect fit.

CGS-CIMB Securities Plus500 Pepperstone
Currency pairs 30 60 90
Total tradable assets 2800 1200
Stocks Yes Yes Yes
Commodity futures No Yes Yes
Crypto No Yes Yes
Stock indices Yes Yes Yes
Options No Yes No

Investment options

We also explored the trading assets and products CGS-CIMB Securities offers for beginner traders and investors who prefer not to engage in active trading.

CGS-CIMB Securities Plus500 Pepperstone
Bonds Yes No No
ETFs Yes Yes Yes
Copy trading No No Yes
PAMM investing No No Yes
Managed accounts No No No

Contacts

Foundation date 1986
Registration address 130-132 Sindhorn Tower 2, 2nd and 3rd floors, and Sindhorn Tower 3, 12th floor, Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Regulation the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand and the Ministry of Finance of Thailand Licence number:
0105542081800
Official site cgs-cimb.com
Contacts
+66 2841 9000, +66 2761 9100, +66 2846 7800 (fax), 02-846-8689 (account opening)

Comparison of CGS-CIMB Securities with other Brokers

CGS-CIMB Securities Eightcap XM Group RoboForex Exness AMarkets
Trading
platform
MetaTrader5, MetaTrader4, Proprietary web platform MT4, MT5, TradingView MT4, MT5, MobileTrading, XM App MT4, MT5, R MobileTrader, R StocksTrader, R WebTrader Exness Trade App (mobile), Exness Terminal (web), MetaTrader5, MetaTrader4 MT4, MT5, AMarkets App
Min deposit No $100 $5 $10 $10 $100
Leverage No From 1:30
to 1:500
From 1:1
to 1:30
From 1:1
to 1:2000
From 1:1
to 1:2000
From 1:1
to 1:3000
Trust management Yes No No No No No
Accrual of % on the balance No No No 10.00% No No
Spread From 0 points From 0 points From 0.8 points From 0 points From 0 points From 0 points
Level of margin call
/ stop out
No 80%  /  50% 100%  /  50% 60%  /  40% 60%  /  No 50%  /  20%
Order Execution Market Execution Market Execution Market Execution Market Execution, Instant Execution Market Execution, Instant Execution Market Execution, Instant Execution
No deposit bonus No No No No No No
Cent accounts No No No Yes Yes No

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