Forex EE
Hirose Financial
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Overview
Forex EE was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Grenadines, while Hirose Financial was established in 2004 and is based in UK. Forex EE holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia, while Hirose Financial is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex EE serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hirose Financial has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Forex EE and $1 at Hirose Financial.
| Feature | Forex EE | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2004 |
| Country | Grenadines | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex EE and Hirose Financial, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Forex EE). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex EE | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Forex EE offers MT5, cTrader, while Hirose Financial supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Hirose Financial supports social and copy trading features, which Forex EE does not offer. Hirose Financial edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Forex EE | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | MT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Forex EE and Hirose Financial compare. Hirose Financial runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. Hirose Financial publishes daily market commentary; Forex EE does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Hirose Financial maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Hirose Financial scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex EE | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Forex EE accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Hirose Financial supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Forex EE | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Forex EE and Hirose Financial 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 | Forex EE | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |