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AxiTrader

7.4/10

fx central clearing

7.7/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
6/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

AxiTrader was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while fx central clearing was established in 2015 and is based in Portugal. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. AxiTrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx central clearing has 30,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at AxiTrader and $250 at fx central clearing.

fx central clearing wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderfx central clearing
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)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-F234
Founded20072015
CountryAustraliaPortugal
Clients10,000+30,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AxiTrader and fx central clearing, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AxiTrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at fx central clearing). AxiTrader charges withdrawal fees while fx central clearing does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. fx central clearing applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; AxiTrader does not. AxiTrader charges deposit fees; fx central clearing does not. Overall, AxiTrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderfx central clearing
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

AxiTrader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx central clearing supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. AxiTrader supports social and copy trading features, which fx central clearing does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderfx central clearing
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 AxiTrader and fx central clearing compare. fx central clearing runs regular live webinars; AxiTrader does not. fx central clearing has a video library; AxiTrader does not. fx central clearing publishes daily market commentary; AxiTrader does not. fx central clearing integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); AxiTrader does not. fx central clearing maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fx central clearing scores higher overall in education and research.

fx central clearing wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderfx central clearing
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. AxiTrader accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while fx central clearing supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx central clearing uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. fx central clearing scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx central clearing wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderfx central clearing
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both AxiTrader and fx central clearing offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderfx central clearing
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic