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AxiTrader

7.4/10
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Xtrade

6.6/10
10/10WinnerRegulation8/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchTied0/10
6/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals0/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

AxiTrader was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while Xtrade was established in 2003 and is based in Australia. AxiTrader holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Xtrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. AxiTrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Xtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at AxiTrader and $1 at Xtrade.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderXtrade
Min. Deposit$0$1
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20072003
CountryAustraliaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AxiTrader and Xtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AxiTrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Xtrade). AxiTrader charges withdrawal fees while Xtrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AxiTrader charges deposit fees; Xtrade does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderXtrade
Min. Deposit$0$1
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderXtrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsNot available

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AxiTrader and Xtrade compare. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderXtrade
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. AxiTrader uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and Neteller among the two brokers. AxiTrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderXtrade
Bank TransferYesNot available
Credit CardYesNot available
PayPalNoNot available
SkrillNoNot available
NetellerYesNot available

Support

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

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderXtrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, and ArabicNot available