Argonaut Securities
forextime
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Overview
Argonaut Securities was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Australia, while forextime was established in 2011 and is based in Lebanon. Argonaut Securities holds licences including Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), while forextime is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Argonaut Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; forextime has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Argonaut Securities and $250 at forextime.
| Feature | Argonaut Securities | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) | 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-F230 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2011 |
| Country | Australia | Lebanon |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Argonaut Securities and forextime, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Argonaut Securities has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at forextime). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Argonaut Securities charges deposit fees; forextime does not. Overall, Argonaut Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Argonaut Securities | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Argonaut Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while forextime supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Argonaut Securities supports social and copy trading features, which forextime does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Argonaut Securities | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,Mac | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Argonaut Securities and forextime compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Argonaut Securities | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Argonaut Securities accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while forextime supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). forextime uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. forextime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Argonaut Securities | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Argonaut Securities and forextime offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Argonaut Securities supports 2 languages and forextime supports 8, giving forextime broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Argonaut Securities | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |