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Colmex

6.1/10
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WellsTrade

6.7/10
4/10RegulationWinner6/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Colmex was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while WellsTrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Colmex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while WellsTrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. Colmex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; WellsTrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Colmex and $30 at WellsTrade.

WellsTrade wins this category
FeatureColmexWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$100$30
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Unregulated
Founded19902008
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Colmex and WellsTrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Colmex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $30 at WellsTrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, WellsTrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

WellsTrade wins this category
FeatureColmexWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$100$30
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureColmexWellsTrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone,MaciPhone,Tablet,Mac,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Colmex and WellsTrade compare. Colmex has a video library; WellsTrade does not. Colmex integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); WellsTrade does not. Colmex scores higher overall in education and research.

Colmex wins this category
FeatureColmexWellsTrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Colmex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while WellsTrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureColmexWellsTrade
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 Colmex and WellsTrade 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
FeatureColmexWellsTrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese