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C 7 Traders

5.9/10
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ifc markets

7.3/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsTied7/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

C 7 Traders was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vanuatu, while ifc markets was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. C 7 Traders holds licences including Unregulated, while ifc markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. C 7 Traders serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ifc markets has 60,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at C 7 Traders and $250 at ifc markets.

ifc markets wins this category
FeatureC 7 Tradersifc markets
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial 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-F259
Founded20142016
CountryVanuatuCyprus
Clients10,000+60,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between C 7 Traders and ifc markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. C 7 Traders has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at ifc markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ifc markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; C 7 Traders does not. Overall, C 7 Traders scores higher on fees in our assessment.

C 7 Traders wins this category
FeatureC 7 Tradersifc markets
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

C 7 Traders offers MT5, cTrader, while ifc markets supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. C 7 Traders supports social and copy trading features, which ifc markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureC 7 Tradersifc markets
MT4NoNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.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 C 7 Traders and ifc markets compare. C 7 Traders runs regular live webinars; ifc markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. C 7 Traders publishes daily market commentary; ifc markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. 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 Tradersifc markets
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoYes

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 ifc markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). ifc markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ifc markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

ifc markets wins this category
FeatureC 7 Tradersifc markets
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 C 7 Traders and ifc markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. C 7 Traders supports 2 languages and ifc markets supports 8, giving ifc markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureC 7 Tradersifc markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic