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Deltastock

5.4/10

Virtual Brokers

6.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
2/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Deltastock was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Virtual Brokers was established in 2008 and is based in Canada. Deltastock holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while Virtual Brokers is regulated by The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) among others. Deltastock serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Virtual Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Deltastock and $1000 at Virtual Brokers.

Virtual Brokers wins this category
FeatureDeltastockVirtual Brokers
Min. Deposit$100$1000
RegulationSecurities and Futures Commission (SFC)The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF)
Founded19982008
CountryBulgariaCanada
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Deltastock and Virtual Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Deltastock has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $1000 at Virtual Brokers). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Deltastock applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Virtual Brokers does not. Deltastock charges deposit fees; Virtual Brokers does not. Overall, Deltastock scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Deltastock wins this category
FeatureDeltastockVirtual Brokers
Min. Deposit$100$1000
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureDeltastockVirtual Brokers
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS

Education & Research

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

Virtual Brokers wins this category
FeatureDeltastockVirtual Brokers
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
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 Virtual Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureDeltastockVirtual Brokers
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 Virtual Brokers 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
FeatureDeltastockVirtual Brokers
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese