Stock & futures brokers — a neutral comparison
Last updated 2026-06-28 · public data, not investment advice
Beyond commission, choosing a broker comes down to: sub-brokerage (to buy US/foreign stocks), program-trading / API support (MultiCharts, MT4, Python), foreign futures, regular savings plans and the order app. This page neutrally compares 15 Taiwan securities brokers, 10 futures brokers and 14 US brokers on verifiable features plus Google ratings — no ranking, no vendor fees, fees as per each broker's official site. Taiwan is the first market covered; more international brokers will follow. Not investment advice.
Key figures
- ›This directory compares 39 brokers: 15 Taiwan securities brokers, 10 Taiwan futures brokers and 14 US brokers.
- ›16 of them are listed as MultiCharts-ready for program / order-flow trading.
- ›15 brokers offer a Python program-trading API.
- ›14 Taiwan securities brokers offer sub-brokerage (buying US / foreign stocks).
Which brokers support MultiCharts / program trading?
For automated / order-flow trading you need a broker that supports a programmable platform. In Taiwan each futures broker ships a MultiCharts broker edition (distributed by KWAY / TradePoint); in the US MultiCharts connects via Rithmic, CQG, Interactive Brokers and others. Listed here as MultiCharts-ready: Yuanta Futures, Capital Futures, KGI Futures, SinoPac Futures, Fubon Futures, Cathay Futures, Concord Futures, Mega Futures, Dah Chang Futures, Hua Nan Futures, Interactive Brokers, TradeStation, AMP Global Clearing, Optimus Futures, Edge Clear, LLC, Stage 5 Trading Corp. Order-flow & algo indicators for MultiCharts are built by our sister site Multicharts-Package.
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Securities brokers
| Broker | Group | Sub-brokerage | Program trading / API | Regular savings | Order app (iOS★) | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuanta Securities | Yuanta FHC | ✓US, HK, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Japan | SPARK API (Python/C#), XQ Global Trader, 點金靈 | ✓ | 投資先生★3.6 | site ↗ |
| KGI Securities | KGI FHC | ✓US, HK, SH–SZ–HK Connect, Japan, Singapore, Thailand | SUPER PY (Python), XQ Global Trader | ✓ | 凱基隨身e策略★2.7 | site ↗ |
| Fubon Securities | Fubon FHC | ✓US, HK, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Japan, UK, Germany, Singapore | Fubon Neo API (Python/C#/Node), XQ Global Trader | ✓ | 富邦e+★2.2 | site ↗ |
| SinoPac Securities | SinoPac FHC | ✓US, HK, Japan, China A | Shioaji (Python， TW stocks/options) | ✓ | 永豐金大戶投★4.8 | site ↗ |
| Cathay Securities | Cathay FHC | ✓US, HK, Japan | XQ Global Trader (manual only) | ✓ | 國泰證券★4 | site ↗ |
| Capital Securities | Capital Financial Group | ✓US, HK, Japan, Singapore | 群益API (Python/COM), Capital Winner (策略王), XQ Global Trader | ✓ | 群益行動贏家★3.3 | site ↗ |
| Mega Securities | Mega FHC | ✓US, HK, SH–SZ–HK Connect, Japan, Singapore, UK, Germany, Australia, Canada | MegaAPI Speedy (Python) | ✓ | 兆豐證券-行動VIP★1.9 | site ↗ |
| President Securities | Uni-President Group | ✓US, HK, China A | 統一API (C#/VBA/Python) | ✓ | 統一e指發★2.8 | site ↗ |
| Hua Nan Securities | Hua Nan FHC | ✓US, HK, SH–SZ–HK Connect, Japan | XQ Global Trader (自動交易) | ✓ | 華南e指沖★4.8 | site ↗ |
| First Securities | First FHC | ✓US, HK, SH–HK Connect, Japan, Korea, Singapore, UK, Germany, France | 第一金證 in-house API, XQ Global Trader API | ✓ | 移動贏家★2.4 | site ↗ |
| E.SUN Securities | E.SUN FHC | ✓US, HK, Japan, China A | 玉山 program-trading API (Python/Node) | ✓ | A+行動下單★2.1 | site ↗ |
| Taishin Securities | Taishin Shin Kong FHC | ✓US, HK, Japan, China–HK Connect, Singapore, Australia, UK, Germany | 台新Core/Nova API (Python/C#/Node) | ✓ | 行動達人★2.7 | site ↗ |
| CTBC Securities | CTBC FHC | ✓US, HK, SH–SZ–HK Connect, Japan, Singapore | 中信亮點 trading API | ✓ | 中信亮點★4.8 | site ↗ |
| Shin Kong International Securities | Shin Kong Group | n/a | XQ Global Trader (富貴角XQ) | ✓ | 富貴角10號 sk88★3.1 | site ↗ |
| Concord Securities | Concord Securities Group | ✓US, HK, China A, UK, Germany, Japan | 康和證券 order API, XQ Global Trader | ✓ | 康和掌先機★2.7 | site ↗ |
Futures brokers
| Broker | Group | Foreign futures | Program trading / API | Order app (iOS★) | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuanta FuturesMultiCharts | Yuanta FHC | ✓ | MultiCharts (broker edition), SPARK API (Python/C#), MT5 (global/CFD) | 元大期貨快e單 | site ↗ |
| Capital FuturesMultiCharts | Capital Financial Group | ✓ | MultiCharts (broker edition), 群益API (Python/COM), Capital Winner (策略王), MT5 (FX margin) | 群益行動贏家 | site ↗ |
| KGI FuturesMultiCharts | KGI FHC | ✓ | MultiCharts (broker edition), 理財贏家API, XQ Global Trader, MT5 (global/FX) | 凱基隨身e策略 | site ↗ |
| SinoPac FuturesMultiCharts | SinoPac FHC | ✓ | MultiCharts (broker edition), Shioaji (Python), T4 API | iLeader | site ↗ |
| Fubon FuturesMultiCharts | Fubon FHC | ✓ | MultiCharts (broker edition), Fubon Neo API (Python/Node/C#) | 富邦e+ | site ↗ |
| Cathay FuturesMultiCharts | Cathay FHC | ✓ | MultiCharts (broker edition) | 樹精靈 | site ↗ |
| Concord FuturesMultiCharts | Concord Securities Group | ✓ | MultiCharts (broker edition), 康和e閃電, 期寶策略王 | 康和掌先機 | site ↗ |
| Mega FuturesMultiCharts | Mega FHC | ✓ | MultiCharts (broker edition), 兆豐API | 兆豐證券-行動VIP | site ↗ |
| Dah Chang FuturesMultiCharts | Dah Chang Securities Group | ✓ | MultiCharts (broker edition) | 大昌快e通 | site ↗ |
| Hua Nan FuturesMultiCharts | Hua Nan FHC | ✓ | MultiCharts (broker edition), order API, XQ Global Trader (華南版) | 華南好神鑽 | site ↗ |
🇺🇸 United States
Securities brokers
| Broker | Group | Sub-brokerage | Program trading / API | Regular savings | Order app (iOS★) | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive BrokersMultiCharts | IBKR Group | n/a | TWS API (Python/Java/C++), Web REST API, FIX | n/a | Trader Workstation (TWS) | site ↗ |
| TradeStationMultiCharts | Monex Group | n/a | TradeStation WebAPI (REST/FIX), EasyLanguage | n/a | TradeStation | site ↗ |
| Charles Schwab | The Charles Schwab Corporation | n/a | Schwab Trader API (REST/WebSocket) | n/a | thinkorswim | site ↗ |
| Fidelity Investments | FMR LLC | n/a | — | n/a | Active Trader Pro | site ↗ |
| E*TRADE (Morgan Stanley) | Morgan Stanley | n/a | E*TRADE API (REST) | n/a | Power E*TRADE | site ↗ |
| tastytrade | IG Group | n/a | tastytrade Open API (REST) | n/a | tastytrade | site ↗ |
| Robinhood | Robinhood Markets, Inc. | n/a | Crypto Trading API (crypto only) | n/a | Robinhood | site ↗ |
| Webull | Webull Corporation | n/a | Webull OpenAPI (Python/Java) | n/a | Webull | site ↗ |
Futures brokers
| Broker | Group | Foreign futures | Program trading / API | Order app (iOS★) | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMP Global ClearingMultiCharts | AMP Global | ✓ | Rithmic R|API+, CQG API, TT API/FIX | MultiCharts / Sierra Chart / NinjaTrader | site ↗ |
| Optimus FuturesMultiCharts | Optimus Trading Group | ✓ | Rithmic API, CQG, MultiCharts PowerLanguage | Optimus Flow | site ↗ |
| Edge Clear, LLCMultiCharts | Independent IB | n/a | Rithmic API, CQG | EdgeProX | site ↗ |
| Stage 5 Trading CorpMultiCharts | GFF Brokers | n/a | Rithmic, CQG, CTS | S5 Trader | site ↗ |
| NinjaTrader Clearing (Kraken) | Kraken | ✓ | NinjaScript, ATI, REST API | NinjaTrader 8 | site ↗ |
| Tradovate | NinjaTrader Group (Kraken) | n/a | Tradovate REST/WebSocket API | Tradovate | site ↗ |
FAQ
Which Taiwan securities and futures brokers are there?
This page lists 15 Taiwan securities brokers and 10 futures brokers, all licensed by Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), with their sub-brokerage, program-trading, foreign-futures, regular-savings and Google-rating details; plus 14 US brokers (program-trading / futures oriented).
Which brokers support MultiCharts / program trading?
Brokers listed as supporting MultiCharts: Yuanta Futures, Capital Futures, KGI Futures, SinoPac Futures, Fubon Futures, Cathay Futures, Concord Futures, Mega Futures, Dah Chang Futures, Hua Nan Futures, Interactive Brokers, TradeStation, AMP Global Clearing, Optimus Futures, Edge Clear, LLC, Stage 5 Trading Corp. For automated / order-flow trading you need a broker that supports a programmable platform (MultiCharts connects via Rithmic, CQG, Interactive Brokers and others); each broker's supported platforms are in the "Program trading / API" column.
What is sub-brokerage (複委託)?
In Taiwan, sub-brokerage lets you buy foreign stocks (e.g. US, HK) through a local broker, which in turn routes the order to an overseas broker — popular with those who want US stocks without opening an overseas account directly. Which brokers offer it, and which markets, is in the 'Sub-brokerage' column.
How do I choose a broker?
Compare a few dimensions: stock commission (rate and minimum), sub-brokerage fees and markets, program-trading / API support, foreign futures, regular-savings instruments, and the order app's stability and reviews. The right choice depends on your needs; this page offers a neutral factual comparison, not a recommendation. Not investment advice.
What is the difference between a securities broker and a futures broker?
Securities brokers handle stocks, ETFs and sub-brokerage; futures brokers handle domestic and foreign futures and options. Many groups run both arms (e.g. Yuanta, KGI, Capital). To trade index futures, foreign futures, or run algorithmic futures strategies, you typically open an account with a futures broker.
Which brokers offer a Python program-trading API?
Brokers listed with a Python program-trading API: Yuanta Securities, KGI Securities, Fubon Securities, SinoPac Securities, Capital Securities, Mega Securities, President Securities, E.SUN Securities, Taishin Securities, Yuanta Futures, Capital Futures, SinoPac Futures, Fubon Futures, Interactive Brokers, Webull. Common ones include SinoPac Shioaji, Fubon Neo API, Yuanta SPARK, KGI SUPER PY and E.SUN's API — used for automated order placement and backtesting.
Which US brokers support MultiCharts?
In the US: Interactive Brokers, TradeStation, AMP Global Clearing, Optimus Futures, Edge Clear, LLC, Stage 5 Trading Corp. Interactive Brokers and TradeStation connect directly; AMP, Optimus, Edge Clear and Stage 5 (futures IBs) connect via the Rithmic or CQG data feeds.
Which brokers support MetaTrader (MT4 / MT5)?
In Taiwan, MetaTrader (MT4/MT5) is used mainly for forex, CFDs and global futures, offered by the FX-margin arms of some futures brokers: Yuanta Futures, Capital Futures, KGI Futures offer MT5. TWSE stock orders do not use MetaTrader — for Taiwan-stock program trading, use a broker's Python API (e.g. SinoPac Shioaji, Fubon Neo API) or MultiCharts (futures). MT4 in Taiwan is mostly offshore-dealer territory and is not listed here.
Which US brokers have their own trading platform or API?
Several US brokers listed here expose their own API rather than only manual order entry: tastytrade (Open API, REST), TradeStation (WebAPI over REST/FIX, plus EasyLanguage for building indicators/strategies), Interactive Brokers (TWS API in Python/Java/C++, plus a Web REST API and FIX), and Charles Schwab (Schwab Trader API over REST/WebSocket). Each broker's 'Program trading / API' column has the exact interface name. Not investment advice.
To buy US stocks, should I use Taiwan sub-brokerage or open a US broker?
Two paths: (1) Taiwan sub-brokerage via a local broker (e.g. Yuanta Securities, KGI Securities, Fubon Securities, SinoPac Securities, Cathay Securities) — order in NT$, simpler tax filing, but higher commission and minimums; (2) open a US broker account directly (e.g. Interactive Brokers, TradeStation, Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments) — lower fees, more products, but you handle the W-8BEN form, overseas transfers and tax yourself. Small/beginner investors often use sub-brokerage; large/long-term investors often open a US broker. This directory lists both. Not investment advice.
Which brokers do I use for global futures (e.g. micro Dow, gold, crude)?
Global futures require a futures broker with a foreign-futures desk. In Taiwan: Yuanta Futures, Capital Futures, KGI Futures, SinoPac Futures, Fubon Futures all offer it, and most also support MultiCharts for program trading. In the US: AMP Global Clearing, Optimus Futures, Edge Clear, LLC (futures IBs) connect to MultiCharts via Rithmic/CQG. Stock trading uses securities brokers, not listed here. Neutral comparison, not investment advice.
Are there zero-commission brokers in Taiwan?
Taiwan has no regulation-mandated zero-commission stock trading, but most brokers offer discounted commission rates (commonly 10-60% of list price) for active or high-volume traders, and some e-order or regular-savings plans carry lower near-cost fees. Actual discounts depend on the individual broker — check with their sales desk or official site. This page doesn't broker deals or take vendor fees; it only compiles publicly verifiable information. Not investment advice.
Neutral directory — we do not rank brokers and take no vendor fees. Feature data is compiled from each broker's official site; ★ = Apple App Store rating for the order app (as of 2026-06-28). Fees and features change — always confirm on the broker's official site. Taiwan firms are FSC-licensed; US firms are regulated by SEC/FINRA or CFTC/NFA. Not investment advice.