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Charter Prime

7.3/10

Colmex

6.1/10
7/10WinnerRegulation4/10
6/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Charter Prime was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Colmex was established in 1990 and is based in Cyprus. Charter Prime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Colmex is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. Charter Prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Colmex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Charter Prime and $100 at Colmex.

Charter Prime wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeColmex
Min. Deposit$200$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded20121990
CountryAustraliaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Charter Prime and Colmex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Colmex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at Charter Prime). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Charter Prime charges deposit fees; Colmex does not. Overall, Colmex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Colmex wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeColmex
Min. Deposit$200$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Charter Prime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Colmex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCharter PrimeColmex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Charter Prime and Colmex compare. Charter Prime runs regular live webinars; Colmex does not. Both provide video tutorials. Charter Prime publishes daily market commentary; Colmex does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. 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 PrimeColmex
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

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 Colmex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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