ATFX
Robinhood
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Overview
ATFX was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. ATFX holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Robinhood is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. ATFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ATFX and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | ATFX | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
| Country | Cyprus | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ATFX and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at ATFX). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Robinhood charges deposit fees; ATFX does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ATFX | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
ATFX offers MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Robinhood supports social and copy trading features, which ATFX does not offer. ATFX edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ATFX | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| 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 Robinhood 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. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ATFX | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). ATFX uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. ATFX scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ATFX | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Robinhood offer live chat support. ATFX offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. ATFX supports 2 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. ATFX scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | ATFX | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |