CM Trading
Robinhood
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Overview
CM Trading was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Seychelles, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. CM Trading holds licences including Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), while Robinhood is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. CM Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at CM Trading and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | CM Trading | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
| Country | Seychelles | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CM Trading and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at CM Trading). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. CM Trading applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Robinhood does not. Robinhood charges deposit fees; CM Trading does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | CM Trading | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
CM Trading offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. 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 | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mirror Trader, Sirix, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how CM Trading and Robinhood compare. Robinhood runs regular live webinars; CM Trading does not. Both provide video tutorials. Robinhood publishes daily market commentary; CM Trading does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Robinhood maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | CM Trading | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). CM Trading uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. CM Trading scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | CM Trading | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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 CM Trading and Robinhood offer live chat support. CM Trading offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. CM Trading supports 2 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. CM Trading scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | CM Trading | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |