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ATFX

6.8/10

Ustocktrade

7.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner6/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsTied7/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

ATFX was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Ustocktrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. ATFX holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Ustocktrade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. ATFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ustocktrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ATFX and $0 at Ustocktrade.

Ustocktrade wins this category
FeatureATFXUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$100$0
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded20142008
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ATFX and Ustocktrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ustocktrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at ATFX). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Ustocktrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ustocktrade wins this category
FeatureATFXUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$100$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

ATFX offers MT5, cTrader, while Ustocktrade supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureATFXUstocktrade
MT4NoNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ATFX and Ustocktrade 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. Ustocktrade scores higher overall in education and research.

Ustocktrade wins this category
FeatureATFXUstocktrade
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

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 Ustocktrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureATFXUstocktrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ATFX and Ustocktrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureATFXUstocktrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese