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BOQ Trading

7.7/10
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orbex

7.3/10
9/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BOQ Trading was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in United States, while orbex was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. BOQ Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; orbex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at BOQ Trading and $250 at orbex.

BOQ Trading wins this category
FeatureBOQ Tradingorbex
Min. Deposit$200$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus 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-F291
Founded20142012
CountryUnited StatesCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BOQ Trading and orbex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. BOQ Trading has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at orbex). orbex charges withdrawal fees while BOQ Trading does not, giving BOQ Trading an edge for frequent withdrawers. BOQ Trading charges deposit fees; orbex does not. Overall, BOQ Trading scores higher on fees in our assessment.

BOQ Trading wins this category
FeatureBOQ Tradingorbex
Min. Deposit$200$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

BOQ Trading wins this category
FeatureBOQ Tradingorbex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4,Mac,iPhoneMT4, 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 BOQ Trading and orbex compare. BOQ Trading runs regular live webinars; orbex does not. Both provide video tutorials. BOQ Trading publishes daily market commentary; orbex does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. BOQ Trading maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BOQ Trading scores higher overall in education and research.

BOQ Trading wins this category
FeatureBOQ Tradingorbex
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. BOQ Trading accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while orbex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). orbex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. orbex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

orbex wins this category
FeatureBOQ Tradingorbex
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 BOQ Trading and orbex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. BOQ Trading supports 2 languages and orbex supports 8, giving orbex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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