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Baraka vs Tiger Brokers: fees, markets and protection

Facts for both companies from their official pages; each was checked on the date shown in its review.

Facts verified on October 18, 2026

Key differences

Tiger Brokers has the lower minimum deposit: $0, against $50.
Only Baraka lists Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM).
Only Tiger Brokers lists Hong Kong Exchanges (HKEX), Singapore Exchange (SGX), Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), and Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Only Baraka is licensed by DFSA.
Only Tiger Brokers is licensed by MAS, SFC, SEC, and ASIC.

Criterion	Baraka	Tiger Brokers On our watch list: check recent regulator actions and withdrawal reports before using it.
Rating	3.5/5 on other platforms 1.6K ratings	4.6/5 on other platforms 30.2K ratings
Regulators	DFSA	MAS, SFC, SEC, ASIC
Minimum deposit	$50	No minimum
Markets	US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), Dubai Financial Market (DFM)	US exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq), Hong Kong Exchanges (HKEX), Singapore Exchange (SGX), Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) +1
Products	stocks, ETFs, fractional shares, options	stocks, ETFs, fractional shares, bonds, options, funds
US stock or ETF order	$1 per order	$0.01 per share, minimum $1.99
Investor protection	SIPC	SIPC, Investor Compensation Fund (Hong Kong)
Deposits and withdrawals	Visa / Mastercard, Bank transfer	Bank transfer, PayNow, FPS (Faster Payment System)
Available only in	United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait	—
Headquarters	United Arab Emirates	—
Founded	—	2014
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What is the minimum deposit at Baraka and Tiger Brokers?

Baraka: $50. Tiger Brokers: $0.

Which regulators license Baraka and Tiger Brokers?

Baraka is licensed by DFSA; Tiger Brokers by MAS, SFC, SEC, and ASIC.