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Deltastock

5.4/10

selftrade

7.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
2/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Deltastock was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Deltastock holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while selftrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Deltastock serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Deltastock and $250 at selftrade.

selftrade wins this category
FeatureDeltastockselftrade
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationSecurities and Futures Commission (SFC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F304
Founded19982013
CountryBulgariaAustralia
Clients10,000+14,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Deltastock and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Deltastock has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at selftrade). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Deltastock applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; selftrade does not. Deltastock charges deposit fees; selftrade does not. Overall, Deltastock scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Deltastock wins this category
FeatureDeltastockselftrade
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureDeltastockselftrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Deltastock and selftrade compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureDeltastockselftrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

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 selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). selftrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

selftrade wins this category
FeatureDeltastockselftrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Deltastock and selftrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Deltastock supports 2 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving selftrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureDeltastockselftrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic