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Charter Prime

7.3/10

Valbury Capital

5.6/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
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 Valbury Capital was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Charter Prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valbury Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Charter Prime and $15000 at Valbury Capital.

Charter Prime wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeValbury Capital
Min. Deposit$200$15000
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20122008
CountryAustraliaUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Charter Prime and Valbury Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Valbury Capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $15000 (vs $200 at Charter Prime). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Valbury Capital applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Charter Prime does not. Charter Prime charges deposit fees; Valbury Capital does not. Overall, Charter Prime scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Charter Prime wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeValbury Capital
Min. Deposit$200$15000
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Charter Prime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Valbury Capital 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 PrimeValbury Capital
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Charter Prime and Valbury Capital compare. Charter Prime runs regular live webinars; Valbury Capital does not. Both provide video tutorials. Charter Prime publishes daily market commentary; Valbury Capital 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 PrimeValbury Capital
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 Valbury Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCharter PrimeValbury Capital
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 Valbury Capital 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 PrimeValbury Capital
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese