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Charter Prime

7.3/10

Choicetrade

4.1/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Charter Prime was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Choicetrade was established in 2009 and is based in United States. Charter Prime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Choicetrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. Charter Prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Choicetrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Charter Prime and $250 at Choicetrade.

Charter Prime wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeChoicetrade
Min. Deposit$200$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20122009
CountryAustraliaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Charter Prime and Choicetrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Charter Prime has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at Choicetrade). Choicetrade charges withdrawal fees while Charter Prime does not, giving Charter Prime an edge for frequent withdrawers. Charter Prime charges deposit fees; Choicetrade does not. Overall, Charter Prime scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Charter Prime wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeChoicetrade
Min. Deposit$200$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Charter Prime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Choicetrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Charter Prime supports social and copy trading features, which Choicetrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCharter PrimeChoicetrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4cTrader, SocialTrading, copyTrading, webPlatform, DesktopPlatform, Proprietary .

Education & Research

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

Charter Prime wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeChoicetrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Charter Prime accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Choicetrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCharter PrimeChoicetrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Charter Prime and Choicetrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCharter PrimeChoicetrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese