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C 7 Traders

5.9/10

Fortrade

7.7/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner8.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

C 7 Traders was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vanuatu, while Fortrade was established in 1992 and is based in UK. C 7 Traders holds licences including Unregulated, while Fortrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970 among others. C 7 Traders serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fortrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at C 7 Traders and $1 at Fortrade.

Fortrade wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersFortrade
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) FRN: 193075810, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ABN: 33 614 683 831 | AFSL: 493520, Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) CRN: BC1148613, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF license number 385/20
Founded20141992
CountryVanuatuUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between C 7 Traders and Fortrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at C 7 Traders). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fortrade charges deposit fees; C 7 Traders does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Fortrade wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersFortrade
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

C 7 Traders offers MT5, cTrader, while Fortrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. C 7 Traders supports social and copy trading features, which Fortrade does not offer. Fortrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Fortrade wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersFortrade
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.MT4, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how C 7 Traders and Fortrade compare. C 7 Traders runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. C 7 Traders has a video library; Fortrade does not. C 7 Traders publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. C 7 Traders integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Fortrade does not. C 7 Traders maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. C 7 Traders scores higher overall in education and research.

C 7 Traders wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersFortrade
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. C 7 Traders accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Fortrade supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller). Fortrade uniquely supports PayPal and Neteller among the two brokers. Fortrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Fortrade wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersFortrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both C 7 Traders and Fortrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. C 7 Traders supports 2 languages and Fortrade supports 1, giving C 7 Traders broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureC 7 TradersFortrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish