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Blackwell Global investments

6.2/10
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Trade.com

7.8/10
6/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Blackwell Global investments was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in United States, while Trade.com was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus, UK. Blackwell Global investments holds licences including Unregulated, while Trade.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Blackwell Global investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trade.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Blackwell Global investments and $1 at Trade.com.

Trade.com wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsTrade.com
Min. Deposit$10000$1
RegulationUnregulatedCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20042009
CountryUnited StatesCyprus, UK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blackwell Global investments and Trade.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Trade.com has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $10000 at Blackwell Global investments). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Blackwell Global investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Trade.com does not. Trade.com charges deposit fees; Blackwell Global investments does not. Overall, Trade.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Trade.com wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsTrade.com
Min. Deposit$10000$1
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsTrade.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsBlackwell Trader MT4, MobileMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Blackwell Global investments and Trade.com 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. Blackwell Global investments scores higher overall in education and research.

Blackwell Global investments wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsTrade.com
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. Blackwell Global investments accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Trade.com supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsTrade.com
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 Blackwell Global investments and Trade.com 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
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsTrade.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese