Ayondo
Valutrades
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while Valutrades was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Ayondo holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Valutrades is regulated by Unregulated among others. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valutrades has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ayondo and $0 at Valutrades.
| Feature | Ayondo | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Country | London | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and Valutrades, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Valutrades has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Ayondo). Ayondo charges withdrawal fees while Valutrades does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Valutrades does not. Ayondo charges deposit fees; Valutrades does not. Overall, Valutrades scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Ayondo offers cTrader, while Valutrades supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Valutrades edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader | iPhone,iOS,Mac,iPad,Android,WEB |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayondo and Valutrades compare. Valutrades runs regular live webinars; Ayondo does not. Valutrades has a video library; Ayondo does not. Valutrades publishes daily market commentary; Ayondo does not. Valutrades integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Ayondo does not. Valutrades maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Valutrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayondo | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayondo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Valutrades supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Ayondo | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Valutrades offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making Valutrades easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Valutrades scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | English, and Chinese |