ATFX
swiss markets
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Overview
ATFX was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while swiss markets was established in 2012 and is based in USA. ATFX holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while swiss markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. ATFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; swiss markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ATFX and $250 at swiss markets.
| Feature | ATFX | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | 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-F315 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2012 |
| Country | Cyprus | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ATFX and swiss markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ATFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at swiss markets). swiss markets charges withdrawal fees while ATFX does not, giving ATFX an edge for frequent withdrawers. swiss markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ATFX does not. swiss markets charges deposit fees; ATFX does not. Overall, ATFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ATFX | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
ATFX offers MT5, cTrader, while swiss markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. swiss markets supports social and copy trading features, which ATFX does not offer. swiss markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ATFX | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 ATFX and swiss markets 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 | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 swiss markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). swiss markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. swiss markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ATFX | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ATFX and swiss markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ATFX supports 2 languages and swiss markets supports 8, giving swiss markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ATFX | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |