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Ayrex

4.6/10

swiss markets

7.7/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while swiss markets was established in 2012 and is based in USA. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while swiss markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; swiss markets has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

swiss markets wins this category
FeatureAyrexswiss markets
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-F315
Founded20162012
CountryCyprusUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

Tied
FeatureAyrexswiss markets
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureAyrexswiss markets
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 swiss markets compare. swiss markets runs regular live webinars; Ayrex does not. swiss markets has a video library; Ayrex does not. swiss markets publishes daily market commentary; Ayrex does not. swiss markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Ayrex does not. swiss markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. swiss markets scores higher overall in education and research.

swiss markets wins this category
FeatureAyrexswiss markets
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

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 swiss markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). swiss markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. swiss markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

swiss markets wins this category
FeatureAyrexswiss markets
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 swiss markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayrex supports 2 languages and swiss markets supports 8, giving swiss markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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