Boston Merchant Financial
Skilling
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Overview
Boston Merchant Financial was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Dubai, while Skilling was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. Boston Merchant Financial holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Skilling is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Boston Merchant Financial serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Skilling has 5,000+. The minimum deposit is $50 at Boston Merchant Financial and $100 at Skilling.
| Feature | Boston Merchant Financial | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $100 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 357/18, Financial Services Authority (FSA) under license No. SD042 |
| Founded | 1988 | 2016 |
| Country | Dubai | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 5,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Boston Merchant Financial and Skilling, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Skilling has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $50 at Boston Merchant Financial). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Boston Merchant Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Boston Merchant Financial | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $50 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Boston Merchant Financial offers MT5, cTrader, while Skilling supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Skilling edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Boston Merchant Financial | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Boston Merchant Financial and Skilling compare. Skilling runs regular live webinars; Boston Merchant Financial does not. Skilling has a video library; Boston Merchant Financial does not. Skilling publishes daily market commentary; Boston Merchant Financial does not. Skilling integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Boston Merchant Financial does not. Skilling maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Skilling scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Boston Merchant Financial | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Boston Merchant Financial accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Skilling supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Boston Merchant Financial | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Boston Merchant Financial and Skilling 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.
| Feature | Boston Merchant Financial | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |