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Ayrex

4.6/10

selftrade

7.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while selftrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

selftrade wins this category
FeatureAyrexselftrade
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)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-F304
Founded20162013
CountryCyprusAustralia
Clients10,000+14,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayrex and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ayrex charges deposit fees; selftrade does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAyrexselftrade
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureAyrexselftrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeMT4, 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 Ayrex and selftrade compare. selftrade has a video library; Ayrex does not. selftrade integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Ayrex does not. selftrade scores higher overall in education and research.

selftrade wins this category
FeatureAyrexselftrade
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. Ayrex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). selftrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

selftrade wins this category
FeatureAyrexselftrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

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

Tied
FeatureAyrexselftrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic