Daw Trading
Uphold
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Overview
Daw Trading was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in USA, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Daw Trading holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Daw Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Daw Trading and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Daw Trading | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 1988 | 2013 |
| Country | USA | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Daw Trading and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Daw Trading). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Daw Trading | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Daw Trading offers MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Daw Trading edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Daw Trading | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,Mac | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Daw Trading and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daw Trading publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. Daw Trading integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Daw Trading scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Daw Trading | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| 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. Daw Trading accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Daw Trading | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Daw Trading and Uphold offer live chat support. Daw Trading offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Daw Trading supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Daw Trading broader global reach. Daw Trading scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Daw Trading | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |