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Deltastock

5.4/10
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Direct FX

6.9/10
5/10WinnerRegulation3/10
2/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Deltastock was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Direct FX was established in 2006 and is based in New Zealand. Deltastock holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while Direct FX is regulated by Unregulated among others. Deltastock serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Direct FX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Deltastock and $1 at Direct FX.

Direct FX wins this category
FeatureDeltastockDirect FX
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationSecurities and Futures Commission (SFC)Unregulated
Founded19982006
CountryBulgariaNew Zealand
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Deltastock and Direct FX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Direct FX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Deltastock). Deltastock charges withdrawal fees while Direct FX does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Deltastock applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Direct FX does not. Deltastock charges deposit fees; Direct FX does not. Overall, Direct FX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Direct FX wins this category
FeatureDeltastockDirect FX
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureDeltastockDirect FX
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsNot available

Education & Research

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

Direct FX wins this category
FeatureDeltastockDirect FX
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. Deltastock accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Direct FX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureDeltastockDirect FX
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 Deltastock and Direct FX 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
FeatureDeltastockDirect FX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese