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ATFX

6.8/10
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WellsTrade

6.7/10
5/10RegulationWinner6/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

ATFX was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while WellsTrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. ATFX holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while WellsTrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. ATFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; WellsTrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ATFX and $30 at WellsTrade.

ATFX wins this category
FeatureATFXWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$100$30
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Unregulated
Founded20142008
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ATFX and WellsTrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ATFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $30 at WellsTrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, WellsTrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

WellsTrade wins this category
FeatureATFXWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$100$30
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

ATFX offers MT5, cTrader, while WellsTrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. WellsTrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

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

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ATFX and WellsTrade compare. ATFX runs regular live webinars; WellsTrade does not. ATFX has a video library; WellsTrade does not. ATFX publishes daily market commentary; WellsTrade does not. ATFX integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); WellsTrade does not. ATFX maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ATFX scores higher overall in education and research.

ATFX wins this category
FeatureATFXWellsTrade
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 WellsTrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureATFXWellsTrade
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 WellsTrade 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
FeatureATFXWellsTrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese