First Trade
highlow
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Overview
First Trade was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while highlow was established in 2011 and is based in Australia. First Trade holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while highlow is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. First Trade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; highlow has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at First Trade and $250 at highlow.
| Feature | First Trade | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5 | $250 |
| Regulation | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | 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-F254 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2011 |
| Country | USA | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 150,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between First Trade and highlow, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. highlow has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5 at First Trade). First Trade charges withdrawal fees while highlow does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. First Trade charges deposit fees; highlow does not. Overall, First Trade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | First Trade | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
First Trade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while highlow supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. highlow supports social and copy trading features, which First Trade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | First Trade | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,WEB | 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 First Trade and highlow compare. First Trade runs regular live webinars; highlow does not. Both provide video tutorials. First Trade publishes daily market commentary; highlow does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. First Trade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. First Trade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | First Trade | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. First Trade accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while highlow supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). highlow uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. highlow scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | First Trade | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| 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 First Trade and highlow offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. First Trade supports 2 languages and highlow supports 8, giving highlow broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | First Trade | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |