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First Trade

7.5/10
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sucden financial

8.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

First Trade was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while sucden financial was established in 2011 and is based in Puerto Rico. First Trade holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while sucden financial is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. First Trade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; sucden financial has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at First Trade and $250 at sucden financial.

sucden financial wins this category
FeatureFirst Tradesucden financial
Min. Deposit$5$250
RegulationSecurities 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-F314
Founded20082011
CountryUSAPuerto Rico
Clients10,000+200,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between First Trade and sucden financial, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. sucden financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5 at First Trade). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. First Trade charges deposit fees; sucden financial does not. Overall, First Trade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

First Trade wins this category
FeatureFirst Tradesucden financial
Min. Deposit$5$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

First Trade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while sucden financial supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. sucden financial supports social and copy trading features, which First Trade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureFirst Tradesucden financial
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,WEBMT4, 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 sucden financial 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 Tradesucden financial
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 sucden financial supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). sucden financial uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. sucden financial scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

sucden financial wins this category
FeatureFirst Tradesucden financial
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 sucden financial offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. First Trade supports 2 languages and sucden financial supports 8, giving sucden financial broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureFirst Tradesucden financial
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic