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AxiTrader

7.4/10
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trio markets

7.6/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
6/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

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

trio markets wins this category
FeatureAxiTradertrio markets
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-F330
Founded20072015
CountryAustraliaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

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

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureAxiTradertrio 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 trio markets compare. trio markets has a video library; AxiTrader does not. trio markets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AxiTrader does not. trio markets scores higher overall in education and research.

trio markets wins this category
FeatureAxiTradertrio markets
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
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 trio markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). trio markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. trio markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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