Directshares
NordFX
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Overview
Directshares was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while NordFX was established in 2008 and is based in Mauritius. Directshares holds licences including The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), while NordFX is regulated by VFSC (15008) among others. Directshares serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; NordFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Directshares and $10 at NordFX.
| Feature | Directshares | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Regulation | The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) | VFSC (15008) |
| Founded | 2007 | 2008 |
| Country | Australia | Mauritius |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Directshares and NordFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. NordFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $100 at Directshares). Directshares charges withdrawal fees while NordFX does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. NordFX applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Directshares does not. Directshares charges deposit fees; NordFX does not. Overall, NordFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Directshares | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Directshares offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while NordFX supports MT4, MT5. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Directshares edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Directshares | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhone | MT4, MT5, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Directshares and NordFX compare. Directshares runs regular live webinars; NordFX does not. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Directshares publishes daily market commentary; NordFX does not. Directshares integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); NordFX does not. Directshares maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Directshares scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Directshares | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 NordFX supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). NordFX uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. NordFX scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Directshares | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 NordFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Directshares supports 2 languages and NordFX supports 13, giving NordFX broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Directshares | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Farsi, Indonesian, Thai, Sinhalese, Vietnamese, Malay |