Ezinvest
Fortrade
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Overview
Ezinvest was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Fortrade was established in 1992 and is based in UK. Ezinvest holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Fortrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970 among others. Ezinvest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fortrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Ezinvest and $1 at Fortrade.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) FRN: 193075810, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ABN: 33 614 683 831 | AFSL: 493520, Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) CRN: BC1148613, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF license number 385/20 |
| Founded | 2008 | 1992 |
| Country | Cyprus | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ezinvest and Fortrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at Ezinvest). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ezinvest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Fortrade does not. Fortrade charges deposit fees; Ezinvest does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Ezinvest offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Fortrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ezinvest supports social and copy trading features, which Fortrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Android, iPhone/iPad | MT4, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ezinvest and Fortrade compare. Ezinvest runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. Ezinvest has a video library; Fortrade does not. Ezinvest publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. Ezinvest integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Fortrade does not. Ezinvest maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ezinvest scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Ezinvest accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Fortrade supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller). Ezinvest uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. Fortrade uniquely supports bank transfer and PayPal among the two brokers. Fortrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ezinvest and Fortrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ezinvest supports 15 languages and Fortrade supports 1, giving Ezinvest broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian | English |