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BDSwiss

5.9/10

Hirose Financial

7.3/10
4/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while Hirose Financial was established in 2004 and is based in UK. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while Hirose Financial is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hirose Financial has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $1 at Hirose Financial.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureBDSwissHirose Financial
Min. Deposit$500$1
RegulationBDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, licence no. SD047) Registered address: Suite 3, Global Village, Jivan’s Complex, Mont Fleuri, Mahe, SeychellesFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20122004
CountryMauritiusUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and Hirose Financial, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). Hirose Financial charges withdrawal fees while BDSwiss does not, giving BDSwiss an edge for frequent withdrawers. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; Hirose Financial does not. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureBDSwissHirose Financial
Min. Deposit$500$1
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Hirose Financial supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Hirose Financial supports social and copy trading features, which BDSwiss does not offer. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissHirose Financial
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacMT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BDSwiss and Hirose Financial compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. BDSwiss scores higher overall in education and research.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissHirose Financial
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. BDSwiss accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Hirose Financial supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBDSwissHirose Financial
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 BDSwiss and Hirose Financial 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
FeatureBDSwissHirose Financial
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese