Direct FX
orient financial brokers
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Overview
Direct FX was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while orient financial brokers was established in 2014 and is based in United States. Direct FX holds licences including Unregulated, while orient financial brokers is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Direct FX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; orient financial brokers has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Direct FX and $250 at orient financial brokers.
| Feature | Direct FX | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | 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-F293 |
| Founded | 2006 | 2014 |
| Country | New Zealand | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Direct FX and orient financial brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Direct FX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at orient financial brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Direct FX charges deposit fees; orient financial brokers does not. Overall, Direct FX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Direct FX | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Direct FX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while orient financial brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Direct FX | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Not available | MT4, 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 Direct FX and orient financial brokers compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. orient financial brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Direct FX | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Direct FX accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while orient financial brokers supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). orient financial brokers uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. orient financial brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Direct FX | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Direct FX and orient financial brokers offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Direct FX supports 2 languages and orient financial brokers supports 8, giving orient financial brokers broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Direct FX | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |