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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while mgk global was established in 2011 and is based in Cayman Islands. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while mgk global is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; mgk global has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $250 at mgk global.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | mgk global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | 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-F278 |
| Founded | 2000 | 2011 |
| Country | Bulgaria | Cayman Islands |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and mgk global, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bulbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at mgk global). mgk global charges withdrawal fees while Bulbrokers does not, giving Bulbrokers an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; mgk global does not. mgk global charges deposit fees; Bulbrokers does not. Overall, Bulbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | mgk global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Bulbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while mgk global supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. mgk global edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | mgk global |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Bulbrokers and mgk global compare. mgk global runs regular live webinars; Bulbrokers does not. mgk global has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. mgk global publishes daily market commentary; Bulbrokers does not. mgk global integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Bulbrokers does not. mgk global maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. mgk global scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | mgk global |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bulbrokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while mgk global supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). mgk global uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. mgk global scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | mgk global |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Bulbrokers and mgk global offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bulbrokers supports 2 languages and mgk global supports 8, giving mgk global broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | mgk global |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |