Charter Prime
Go Markets
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Overview
Charter Prime was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Go Markets was established in 2009 and is based in Australia. Charter Prime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Go Markets is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Charter Prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Go Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Charter Prime and $1 at Go Markets.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Go Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2009 |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Charter Prime and Go Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Go Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at Charter Prime). Go Markets charges withdrawal fees while Charter Prime does not, giving Charter Prime an edge for frequent withdrawers. Charter Prime charges deposit fees; Go Markets does not. Overall, Go Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Go Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Charter Prime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Go Markets supports 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. Charter Prime edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Go Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | MT4, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Charter Prime and Go Markets 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 | Charter Prime | Go Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Go Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Go Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Go Markets 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.
| Feature | Charter Prime | Go Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |