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Ayrex

4.6/10
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Valutrades

7.1/10
5/10WinnerRegulation4/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Valutrades was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Valutrades is regulated by Unregulated among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valutrades has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Ayrex and $0 at Valutrades.

Valutrades wins this category
FeatureAyrexValutrades
Min. Deposit$250$0
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Unregulated
Founded20162008
CountryCyprusUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayrex and Valutrades, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Valutrades has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at Ayrex). Ayrex charges withdrawal fees while Valutrades does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ayrex charges deposit fees; Valutrades does not. Overall, Valutrades scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Valutrades wins this category
FeatureAyrexValutrades
Min. Deposit$250$0
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureAyrexValutrades
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeiPhone,iOS,Mac,iPad,Android,WEB

Education & Research

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

Valutrades wins this category
FeatureAyrexValutrades
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 Valutrades supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAyrexValutrades
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

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

Tied
FeatureAyrexValutrades
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese