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AxiTrader

7.4/10
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Zacks Trade

6.1/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
6/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

AxiTrader was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while Zacks Trade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. AxiTrader holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Zacks Trade is regulated by Unregulated among others. AxiTrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Zacks Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at AxiTrader and $2500 at Zacks Trade.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderZacks Trade
Min. Deposit$0$2500
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)Unregulated
Founded20072008
CountryAustraliaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AxiTrader and Zacks Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AxiTrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $2500 at Zacks Trade). AxiTrader charges withdrawal fees while Zacks Trade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. AxiTrader charges deposit fees; Zacks Trade does not. Overall, AxiTrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderZacks Trade
Min. Deposit$0$2500
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderZacks Trade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsAndroid,iPhone/iPad,Tablet

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AxiTrader and Zacks Trade compare. Zacks Trade runs regular live webinars; AxiTrader does not. Zacks Trade has a video library; AxiTrader does not. Zacks Trade publishes daily market commentary; AxiTrader does not. Zacks Trade integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); AxiTrader does not. Zacks Trade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Zacks Trade scores higher overall in education and research.

Zacks Trade wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderZacks Trade
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 Zacks Trade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). AxiTrader uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. AxiTrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderZacks Trade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both AxiTrader and Zacks Trade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. AxiTrader supports 8 languages and Zacks Trade supports 2, giving AxiTrader broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderZacks Trade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese