C 7 Traders
Fortrade
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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.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial 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 |
| Founded | 2014 | 1992 |
| Country | Vanuatu | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 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.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
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.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Metatrader 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.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | No |
| 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 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.
| Feature | C 7 Traders | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |