amarkets
Hargreaves Lansdown
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Overview
amarkets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Hargreaves Lansdown was established in 1981 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. amarkets serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Hargreaves Lansdown has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at amarkets and $200 at Hargreaves Lansdown.
| Feature | amarkets | Hargreaves Lansdown |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $200 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F223 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2016 | 1981 |
| Country | United Kingdom | UK |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between amarkets and Hargreaves Lansdown, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hargreaves Lansdown has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at amarkets). amarkets charges withdrawal fees while Hargreaves Lansdown does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. amarkets charges deposit fees; Hargreaves Lansdown does not. Overall, Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | amarkets | Hargreaves Lansdown |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
amarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hargreaves Lansdown supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | amarkets | Hargreaves Lansdown |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how amarkets and Hargreaves Lansdown compare. Hargreaves Lansdown runs regular live webinars; amarkets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Hargreaves Lansdown publishes daily market commentary; amarkets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Hargreaves Lansdown maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | amarkets | Hargreaves Lansdown |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. amarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Hargreaves Lansdown supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). amarkets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. amarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | amarkets | Hargreaves Lansdown |
|---|---|---|
| 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 amarkets and Hargreaves Lansdown offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. amarkets supports 8 languages and Hargreaves Lansdown supports 2, giving amarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | amarkets | Hargreaves Lansdown |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |