Directshares
forextime
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Overview
Directshares was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while forextime was established in 2011 and is based in Lebanon. Directshares holds licences including The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), while forextime is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Directshares serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; forextime has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Directshares and $250 at forextime.
| Feature | Directshares | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) | 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-F230 |
| Founded | 2007 | 2011 |
| Country | Australia | Lebanon |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Directshares and forextime, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Directshares has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at forextime). Directshares charges withdrawal fees while forextime does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Directshares charges deposit fees; forextime does not. Overall, Directshares scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Directshares | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Directshares offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while forextime supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Directshares supports social and copy trading features, which forextime does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Directshares | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhone | 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 Directshares and forextime 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Directshares | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Directshares accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while forextime supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). forextime uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. forextime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Directshares | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Directshares and forextime offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Directshares supports 2 languages and forextime supports 8, giving forextime broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Directshares | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |