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DF Markets

7.2/10
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WellsTrade

6.7/10
8/10WinnerRegulation6/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

DF Markets was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in UK, while WellsTrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. DF Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while WellsTrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. DF Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; WellsTrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at DF Markets and $30 at WellsTrade.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureDF MarketsWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$1$30
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20102008
CountryUKUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between DF Markets and WellsTrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. DF Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $30 at WellsTrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureDF MarketsWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$1$30
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureDF MarketsWellsTrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsiPhone,Tablet,Mac,Android,WEB

Education & Research

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

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureDF MarketsWellsTrade
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. DF Markets 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
FeatureDF MarketsWellsTrade
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 DF Markets 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
FeatureDF MarketsWellsTrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese