Finmax
Hirose Financial
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Overview
Finmax was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Hirose Financial was established in 2004 and is based in UK. Finmax holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Hirose Financial is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Finmax serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hirose Financial has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Finmax and $1 at Hirose Financial.
| Feature | Finmax | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2004 |
| Country | Bulgaria | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Finmax and Hirose Financial, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finmax has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Hirose Financial). Hirose Financial charges withdrawal fees while Finmax does not, giving Finmax an edge for frequent withdrawers. Finmax applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hirose Financial does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Finmax | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Finmax offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hirose Financial supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Hirose Financial supports social and copy trading features, which Finmax does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Finmax | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Finmax and Hirose Financial compare. Hirose Financial runs regular live webinars; Finmax does not. Hirose Financial has a video library; Finmax does not. Hirose Financial publishes daily market commentary; Finmax does not. Hirose Financial integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Finmax does not. Hirose Financial maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Hirose Financial scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Finmax | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Hirose Financial supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Finmax | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Finmax and Hirose Financial 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 | Finmax | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |