CM Trading
FreshForex
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Overview
CM Trading was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Seychelles, while FreshForex was established in 2004 and is based in Russia. CM Trading holds licences including Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), while FreshForex is regulated by SVGFSA 20623 IBC 2012 among others. CM Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FreshForex has 710,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at CM Trading and $1 at FreshForex.
| Feature | CM Trading | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) | SVGFSA 20623 IBC 2012 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2004 |
| Country | Seychelles | Russia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 710,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CM Trading and FreshForex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FreshForex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at CM Trading). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. CM Trading applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; FreshForex does not. Overall, FreshForex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | CM Trading | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
CM Trading offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while FreshForex supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. CM Trading offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for FreshForex is limited. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. CM Trading edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | CM Trading | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mirror Trader, Sirix, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Windows, MAC, Linux |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how CM Trading and FreshForex compare. FreshForex runs regular live webinars; CM Trading does not. Both provide video tutorials. FreshForex publishes daily market commentary; CM Trading does not. CM Trading integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); FreshForex does not. FreshForex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FreshForex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | CM Trading | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. CM Trading accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while FreshForex supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). FreshForex uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FreshForex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | CM Trading | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both CM Trading and FreshForex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. CM Trading supports 2 languages and FreshForex supports 1, giving CM Trading broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | CM Trading | FreshForex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |