ATFX
ICICI Direct
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Overview
ATFX was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while ICICI Direct was established in 1994 and is based in India. ATFX holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while ICICI Direct is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. ATFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ICICI Direct has 2,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ATFX and $0 at ICICI Direct.
| Feature | ATFX | ICICI Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange |
| Founded | 2014 | 1994 |
| Country | Cyprus | India |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 2,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ATFX and ICICI Direct, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ICICI Direct has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at ATFX). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ICICI Direct applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ATFX does not. Overall, ICICI Direct scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ATFX | ICICI Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ATFX offers MT5, cTrader, while ICICI Direct supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. ICICI Direct supports social and copy trading features, which ATFX does not offer. ICICI Direct edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ATFX | ICICI Direct |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, 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 ATFX and ICICI Direct 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 | ATFX | ICICI Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ATFX accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while ICICI Direct supports 1 (bank transfer). ATFX uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. ATFX scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ATFX | ICICI Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ATFX and ICICI Direct offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ATFX supports 2 languages and ICICI Direct supports 13, giving ICICI Direct broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ATFX | ICICI Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |