Directshares
Uniglobe Markets
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Overview
Directshares was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while Uniglobe Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Marshall Islands. Directshares holds licences including The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), while Uniglobe Markets is regulated by Unregulated among others. Directshares serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uniglobe Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Directshares and $10 at Uniglobe Markets.
| Feature | Directshares | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Regulation | The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2007 | 2008 |
| Country | Australia | Marshall Islands |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Directshares and Uniglobe Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uniglobe Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $100 at Directshares). Directshares charges withdrawal fees while Uniglobe Markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Directshares charges deposit fees; Uniglobe Markets does not. Overall, Uniglobe Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Directshares | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Directshares offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uniglobe Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Directshares supports social and copy trading features, which Uniglobe Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Directshares | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Windows ├é┬¼├ó╦åÔÇÿ MacOS X. Multiple Terminal. Android. IOS. |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Directshares and Uniglobe Markets compare. Directshares runs regular live webinars; Uniglobe Markets does not. Directshares has a video library; Uniglobe Markets does not. Directshares publishes daily market commentary; Uniglobe Markets does not. Directshares integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uniglobe Markets does not. Directshares maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Directshares scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Directshares | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| 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 Uniglobe Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Directshares | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Directshares and Uniglobe Markets 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.
| Feature | Directshares | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |