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Choicetrade

4.1/10

z.com

7.9/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Choicetrade was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in United States, while z.com was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Choicetrade holds licences including Unregulated, while z.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Choicetrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; z.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Choicetrade and $50 at z.com.

z.com wins this category
FeatureChoicetradez.com
Min. Deposit$250$50
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Founded20092008
CountryUnited StatesUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Choicetrade and z.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Choicetrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $50 at z.com). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. z.com charges deposit fees; Choicetrade does not. Overall, z.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.

z.com wins this category
FeatureChoicetradez.com
Min. Deposit$250$50
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureChoicetradez.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformscTrader, SocialTrading, copyTrading, webPlatform, DesktopPlatform, Proprietary .Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Choicetrade and z.com compare. z.com runs regular live webinars; Choicetrade does not. z.com has a video library; Choicetrade does not. z.com publishes daily market commentary; Choicetrade does not. z.com integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Choicetrade does not. z.com maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. z.com scores higher overall in education and research.

z.com wins this category
FeatureChoicetradez.com
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

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 z.com supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureChoicetradez.com
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 z.com 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
FeatureChoicetradez.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese