Finmax
Valbury Capital
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Overview
Finmax was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Valbury Capital was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Finmax holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Valbury Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Finmax serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valbury Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Finmax and $15000 at Valbury Capital.
| Feature | Finmax | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $15000 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Country | Bulgaria | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Finmax and Valbury Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finmax has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $15000 at Valbury Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Finmax scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Finmax | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $15000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Finmax offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Valbury Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Valbury Capital supports social and copy trading features, which Finmax does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Finmax | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Finmax and Valbury Capital compare. Valbury Capital has a video library; Finmax does not. Valbury Capital integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Finmax does not. Valbury Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Finmax | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 Valbury Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Finmax | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Valbury Capital 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 | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |