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AxiTrader

7.4/10
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fx global markets

7.8/10
10/10WinnerRegulation7/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
6/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

AxiTrader was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while fx global markets was established in 2017 and is based in United States. AxiTrader holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while fx global markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. AxiTrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx global markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at AxiTrader and $250 at fx global markets.

fx global markets wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderfx global markets
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), with CIF license No. 242/14
Founded20072017
CountryAustraliaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AxiTrader and fx global markets, 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 global markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AxiTrader charges deposit fees; fx global markets does not. Overall, AxiTrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderfx global markets
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

AxiTrader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx global markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderfx global markets
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 global markets compare. fx global markets runs regular live webinars; AxiTrader does not. fx global markets has a video library; AxiTrader does not. fx global markets publishes daily market commentary; AxiTrader does not. fx global markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AxiTrader does not. fx global markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fx global markets scores higher overall in education and research.

fx global markets wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderfx global markets
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

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 global markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx global markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. fx global markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx global markets wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderfx global markets
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 global markets 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 global markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic