AxiTrader
kawase
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Overview
AxiTrader was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while kawase was established in 2011 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. AxiTrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; kawase has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at AxiTrader and $250 at kawase.
| Feature | AxiTrader | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial 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-F266 |
| Founded | 2007 | 2011 |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AxiTrader and kawase, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AxiTrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at kawase). AxiTrader charges withdrawal fees while kawase does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AxiTrader charges deposit fees; kawase does not. Overall, AxiTrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AxiTrader | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
AxiTrader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while kawase supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. AxiTrader supports social and copy trading features, which kawase does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | AxiTrader | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, 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 kawase compare. kawase runs regular live webinars; AxiTrader does not. kawase has a video library; AxiTrader does not. kawase publishes daily market commentary; AxiTrader does not. kawase integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AxiTrader does not. kawase maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. kawase scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AxiTrader | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 kawase supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). kawase uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. kawase scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AxiTrader | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both AxiTrader and kawase 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.
| Feature | AxiTrader | kawase |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, and Arabic | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |