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Charter Prime

7.3/10

sogotrade

7.7/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Charter Prime was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while sogotrade was established in 2016 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Charter Prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; sogotrade has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Charter Prime and $250 at sogotrade.

sogotrade wins this category
FeatureCharter Primesogotrade
Min. Deposit$200$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)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-F307
Founded20122016
CountryAustraliaUSA
Clients10,000+1,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Charter Prime and sogotrade, 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 sogotrade). sogotrade charges withdrawal fees while Charter Prime does not, giving Charter Prime an edge for frequent withdrawers. sogotrade applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Charter Prime does not. Charter Prime charges deposit fees; sogotrade does not. Overall, Charter Prime scores higher on fees in our assessment.

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

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureCharter Primesogotrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, 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 Charter Prime and sogotrade 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. Charter Prime scores higher overall in education and research.

Charter Prime wins this category
FeatureCharter Primesogotrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
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 sogotrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). sogotrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. sogotrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

sogotrade wins this category
FeatureCharter Primesogotrade
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 Charter Prime and sogotrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Charter Prime supports 2 languages and sogotrade supports 8, giving sogotrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCharter Primesogotrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic