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Finpro

5.6/10
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First Trade

7.5/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Finpro was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in GRENADINES, while First Trade was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Finpro holds licences including Unregulated, while First Trade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. Finpro serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; First Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Finpro and $5 at First Trade.

First Trade wins this category
FeatureFinproFirst Trade
Min. Deposit$0$5
RegulationUnregulatedSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Founded20082008
CountryGRENADINESUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Finpro and First Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finpro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $5 at First Trade). First Trade charges withdrawal fees while Finpro does not, giving Finpro an edge for frequent withdrawers. Finpro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; First Trade does not. First Trade charges deposit fees; Finpro does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureFinproFirst Trade
Min. Deposit$0$5
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Finpro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while First Trade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureFinproFirst Trade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Finpro and First Trade compare. First Trade runs regular live webinars; Finpro does not. First Trade has a video library; Finpro does not. First Trade publishes daily market commentary; Finpro does not. First Trade integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Finpro does not. First Trade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. First Trade scores higher overall in education and research.

First Trade wins this category
FeatureFinproFirst Trade
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Finpro accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while First Trade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureFinproFirst Trade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Finpro and First Trade 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.

Tied
FeatureFinproFirst Trade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese