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First Trade

7.5/10

Intertrader

7.6/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

First Trade was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Intertrader was established in 2009 and is based in Gibraltar. First Trade holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while Intertrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. First Trade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Intertrader has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at First Trade and $1 at Intertrader.

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureFirst TradeIntertrader
Min. Deposit$5$1
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20082009
CountryUSAGibraltar
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between First Trade and Intertrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Intertrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $5 at First Trade). First Trade charges withdrawal fees while Intertrader does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. First Trade charges deposit fees; Intertrader does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureFirst TradeIntertrader
Min. Deposit$5$1
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

First Trade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Intertrader supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Intertrader supports social and copy trading features, which First Trade does not offer. First Trade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

First Trade wins this category
FeatureFirst TradeIntertrader
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,WEBWeb Trader, 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 Intertrader compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureFirst TradeIntertrader
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 Intertrader supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureFirst TradeIntertrader
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 First Trade and Intertrader 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
FeatureFirst TradeIntertrader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese