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ATFX

6.8/10
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Valutrades

7.1/10
5/10WinnerRegulation4/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

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

Valutrades wins this category
FeatureATFXValutrades
Min. Deposit$100$0
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Unregulated
Founded20142008
CountryCyprusUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ATFX and Valutrades, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Valutrades has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at ATFX). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Valutrades charges deposit fees; ATFX does not. Overall, Valutrades scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Valutrades wins this category
FeatureATFXValutrades
Min. Deposit$100$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

ATFX offers MT5, cTrader, while Valutrades supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Valutrades supports social and copy trading features, which ATFX does not offer. Valutrades edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Valutrades wins this category
FeatureATFXValutrades
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsiPhone,iOS,Mac,iPad,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ATFX and Valutrades 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.

Tied
FeatureATFXValutrades
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

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

Tied
FeatureATFXValutrades
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 Valutrades 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
FeatureATFXValutrades
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese