fbs inc
Fortrade
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Overview
fbs inc was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Australia, while Fortrade was established in 1992 and is based in UK. fbs inc holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Fortrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970 among others. fbs inc serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fortrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at fbs inc and $1 at Fortrade.
| Feature | fbs inc | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | 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-F225 | 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 | 2018 | 1992 |
| Country | Australia | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fbs inc and Fortrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at fbs inc). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fortrade charges deposit fees; fbs inc does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | fbs inc | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
fbs inc offers MT5, cTrader, while Fortrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fbs inc supports social and copy trading features, which Fortrade does not offer. Fortrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | fbs inc | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how fbs inc and Fortrade compare. fbs inc runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. fbs inc has a video library; Fortrade does not. fbs inc publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. fbs inc integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Fortrade does not. fbs inc maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fbs inc scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | fbs inc | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. fbs inc accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Fortrade supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller). fbs inc uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. fbs inc scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | fbs inc | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | 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 fbs inc and Fortrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. fbs inc supports 8 languages and Fortrade supports 1, giving fbs inc broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | fbs inc | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |