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Direct FX

6.9/10
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templer fx brokerage

8.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Direct FX was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while templer fx brokerage was established in 2018 and is based in USA. Direct FX holds licences including Unregulated, while templer fx brokerage is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Direct FX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; templer fx brokerage has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Direct FX and $250 at templer fx brokerage.

templer fx brokerage wins this category
FeatureDirect FXtempler fx brokerage
Min. Deposit$1$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial 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-F321
Founded20062018
CountryNew ZealandUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Direct FX and templer fx brokerage, 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 templer fx brokerage). templer fx brokerage charges withdrawal fees while Direct FX does not, giving Direct FX an edge for frequent withdrawers. templer fx brokerage applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Direct FX does not. Direct FX charges deposit fees; templer fx brokerage does not. Overall, Direct FX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Direct FX wins this category
FeatureDirect FXtempler fx brokerage
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureDirect FXtempler fx brokerage
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsNot availableMT4, 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 templer fx brokerage 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. templer fx brokerage scores higher overall in education and research.

templer fx brokerage wins this category
FeatureDirect FXtempler fx brokerage
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

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

templer fx brokerage wins this category
FeatureDirect FXtempler fx brokerage
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 Direct FX and templer fx brokerage offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Direct FX supports 2 languages and templer fx brokerage supports 8, giving templer fx brokerage broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureDirect FXtempler fx brokerage
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic