CFI Markets
tastyworks
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Overview
CFI Markets was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while tastyworks was established in 2014 and is based in Belize. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. CFI Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tastyworks has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at CFI Markets and $250 at tastyworks.
| Feature | CFI Markets | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) | 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-F317 |
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
| Country | Cyprus | Belize |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 150,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CFI Markets and tastyworks, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. CFI Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at tastyworks). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. CFI Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; tastyworks does not. CFI Markets charges deposit fees; tastyworks does not. Overall, CFI Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | CFI Markets | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
CFI Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while tastyworks supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. CFI Markets supports social and copy trading features, which tastyworks does not offer. CFI Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | CFI Markets | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, 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 CFI Markets and tastyworks compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | CFI Markets | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. CFI Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while tastyworks supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tastyworks uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tastyworks scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | CFI Markets | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| 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 CFI Markets and tastyworks offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. CFI Markets supports 2 languages and tastyworks supports 8, giving tastyworks broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | CFI Markets | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |