Circle Markets
Finpro
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Overview
Circle Markets was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Finpro was established in 2008 and is based in GRENADINES. Circle Markets holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while Finpro is regulated by Unregulated among others. Circle Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Finpro has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Circle Markets and $0 at Finpro.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Finpro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2007 | 2008 |
| Country | New Zealand | GRENADINES |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Circle Markets and Finpro, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finpro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Circle Markets). Circle Markets charges withdrawal fees while Finpro does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Finpro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Circle Markets does not. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; Finpro does not. Overall, Finpro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Finpro |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Circle Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Finpro supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Finpro |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Circle Markets and Finpro compare. Circle Markets runs regular live webinars; Finpro does not. Circle Markets has a video library; Finpro does not. Circle Markets publishes daily market commentary; Finpro does not. Circle Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Finpro does not. Circle Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Circle Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Finpro |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Circle Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Finpro supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Finpro |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Circle Markets and Finpro 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.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Finpro |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |