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Choicetrade

4.1/10
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Hantec Markets

5.6/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchTied0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Choicetrade was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in United States, while Hantec Markets was established in 1990 and is based in UK, Hong Kong. Choicetrade holds licences including Unregulated, while Hantec Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Choicetrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hantec Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Choicetrade and $1000 at Hantec Markets.

Hantec Markets wins this category
FeatureChoicetradeHantec Markets
Min. Deposit$250$1000
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20091990
CountryUnited StatesUK, Hong Kong
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Choicetrade and Hantec Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hantec Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $250 at Choicetrade). Choicetrade charges withdrawal fees while Hantec Markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Hantec Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Hantec Markets wins this category
FeatureChoicetradeHantec Markets
Min. Deposit$250$1000
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Choicetrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hantec Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureChoicetradeHantec Markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformscTrader, SocialTrading, copyTrading, webPlatform, DesktopPlatform, Proprietary .MT4, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Choicetrade and Hantec Markets compare. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureChoicetradeHantec Markets
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Choicetrade accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Hantec Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureChoicetradeHantec Markets
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 Choicetrade and Hantec 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.

Tied
FeatureChoicetradeHantec Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese