atc brokers
Fortrade
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Overview
atc brokers was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in United States, while Fortrade was established in 1992 and is based in UK. atc brokers holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Fortrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970 among others. atc brokers serves 3,500,000+ clients worldwide; Fortrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at atc brokers and $1 at Fortrade.
| Feature | atc brokers | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| 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-F224 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) FRN: 193075810, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ABN: 33 614 683 831 | AFSL: 493520, Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) CRN: BC1148613, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF license number 385/20 |
| Founded | 2017 | 1992 |
| Country | United States | UK |
| Clients | 3,500,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between atc brokers and Fortrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at atc brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fortrade charges deposit fees; atc brokers does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | atc brokers | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
atc brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Fortrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. atc brokers supports social and copy trading features, which Fortrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | atc brokers | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MT4, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how atc brokers and Fortrade compare. atc brokers runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. atc brokers has a video library; Fortrade does not. atc brokers publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. atc brokers integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Fortrade does not. atc brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. atc brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | atc brokers | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. atc brokers accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Fortrade supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller). atc brokers uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. atc brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | atc brokers | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both atc brokers and Fortrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. atc brokers supports 8 languages and Fortrade supports 1, giving atc brokers broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | atc brokers | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |