aaafx
Uphold
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Overview
aaafx was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in United States, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. aaafx holds licences including HCMC (Greece), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. aaafx serves 60,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $300 at aaafx and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | aaafx | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $1 |
| Regulation | HCMC (Greece), FSA (St Vincent & Grenadines) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2007 | 2013 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Clients | 60,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between aaafx and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $300 at aaafx). aaafx charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. aaafx applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | aaafx | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
aaafx offers MT4, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. aaafx supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. aaafx edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | aaafx | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | No | No |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how aaafx and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. aaafx publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. aaafx integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. aaafx scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | aaafx | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. aaafx accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). aaafx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. aaafx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | aaafx | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both aaafx and Uphold offer live chat support. aaafx offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. aaafx supports 8 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving aaafx broader global reach. aaafx scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | aaafx | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |