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Alfa Financials

6.4/10

Deltastock

5.4/10
7/10WinnerRegulation5/10
0/10FeesWinner2/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Alfa Financials was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in UAE, while Deltastock was established in 1998 and is based in Bulgaria. Alfa Financials holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Deltastock is regulated by Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) among others. Alfa Financials serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Deltastock has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Alfa Financials and $100 at Deltastock.

Alfa Financials wins this category
FeatureAlfa FinancialsDeltastock
Min. Deposit$500$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Founded19871998
CountryUAEBulgaria
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alfa Financials and Deltastock, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Deltastock has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Alfa Financials). Deltastock charges withdrawal fees while Alfa Financials does not, giving Alfa Financials an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Deltastock charges deposit fees; Alfa Financials does not. Overall, Deltastock scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Deltastock wins this category
FeatureAlfa FinancialsDeltastock
Min. Deposit$500$100
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Alfa Financials offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Deltastock supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAlfa FinancialsDeltastock
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4 (MT4),Trader Desktop,Android,Mac,IPad,Alfa TraderMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Alfa Financials and Deltastock compare. Alfa Financials runs regular live webinars; Deltastock does not. Both provide video tutorials. Alfa Financials publishes daily market commentary; Deltastock does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Alfa Financials maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Alfa Financials scores higher overall in education and research.

Alfa Financials wins this category
FeatureAlfa FinancialsDeltastock
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Alfa Financials accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Deltastock supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAlfa FinancialsDeltastock
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Alfa Financials and Deltastock offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAlfa FinancialsDeltastock
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese