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CM Trading logo

CM Trading

6.3/10
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VPE Bank

6.8/10
8/10RegulationWinner9/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

CM Trading was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Seychelles, while VPE Bank was established in 2008 and is based in Germany. CM Trading holds licences including Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), while VPE Bank is regulated by The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) among others. CM Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; VPE Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at CM Trading and $5000 at VPE Bank.

VPE Bank wins this category
FeatureCM TradingVPE Bank
Min. Deposit$250$5000
RegulationFinancial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Founded20112008
CountrySeychellesGermany
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CM Trading and VPE Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. CM Trading has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5000 at VPE Bank). VPE Bank charges withdrawal fees while CM Trading does not, giving CM Trading an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. VPE Bank charges deposit fees; CM Trading does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureCM TradingVPE Bank
Min. Deposit$250$5000
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

CM Trading offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while VPE Bank supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCM TradingVPE Bank
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mirror Trader, Sirix, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4,MT5

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how CM Trading and VPE Bank compare. VPE Bank runs regular live webinars; CM Trading does not. Both provide video tutorials. VPE Bank publishes daily market commentary; CM Trading does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. VPE Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. VPE Bank scores higher overall in education and research.

VPE Bank wins this category
FeatureCM TradingVPE Bank
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

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

Tied
FeatureCM TradingVPE Bank
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 CM Trading and VPE Bank 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
FeatureCM TradingVPE Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese