Finmax
fxgiants
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Overview
Finmax was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while fxgiants was established in 2011 and is based in Cyprus. Finmax holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while fxgiants is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Finmax serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxgiants has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Finmax and $250 at fxgiants.
| Feature | Finmax | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | 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-F242 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2011 |
| Country | Bulgaria | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Finmax and fxgiants, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finmax has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at fxgiants). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Finmax applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; fxgiants does not. fxgiants charges deposit fees; Finmax does not. Overall, Finmax scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Finmax | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Finmax offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fxgiants supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Finmax | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,MT5 | 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 Finmax and fxgiants compare. fxgiants runs regular live webinars; Finmax does not. fxgiants has a video library; Finmax does not. fxgiants publishes daily market commentary; Finmax does not. fxgiants integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Finmax does not. fxgiants maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxgiants scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Finmax | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Finmax accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while fxgiants supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fxgiants uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxgiants scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Finmax | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Finmax and fxgiants offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Finmax supports 2 languages and fxgiants supports 8, giving fxgiants broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Finmax | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |