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BDSwiss

5.9/10

Ustocktrade

7.4/10
4/10RegulationWinner6/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while Ustocktrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while Ustocktrade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ustocktrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $0 at Ustocktrade.

Ustocktrade wins this category
FeatureBDSwissUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$500$0
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, SeychellesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded20122008
CountryMauritiusUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and Ustocktrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ustocktrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; Ustocktrade does not. Overall, Ustocktrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ustocktrade wins this category
FeatureBDSwissUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$500$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Ustocktrade supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissUstocktrade
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BDSwiss and Ustocktrade 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureBDSwissUstocktrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 Ustocktrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBDSwissUstocktrade
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 Ustocktrade 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
FeatureBDSwissUstocktrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese