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Charter Prime

7.3/10
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Valutrades

7.1/10
7/10WinnerRegulation4/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Charter Prime was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Valutrades was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Charter Prime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Valutrades is regulated by Unregulated among others. Charter Prime serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valutrades has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Charter Prime and $0 at Valutrades.

Charter Prime wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeValutrades
Min. Deposit$200$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20122008
CountryAustraliaUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Charter Prime and Valutrades, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Valutrades has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $200 at Charter Prime). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Charter Prime charges deposit fees; Valutrades does not. Overall, Valutrades scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Valutrades wins this category
FeatureCharter PrimeValutrades
Min. Deposit$200$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Charter Prime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Valutrades 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 PrimeValutrades
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4iPhone,iOS,Mac,iPad,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Charter Prime and Valutrades 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 PrimeValutrades
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 Valutrades supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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