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Forex Financial Services

5.2/10
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fx global markets

7.8/10
8/10WinnerRegulation7/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Forex Financial Services was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Australia, while fx global markets was established in 2017 and is based in United States. Forex Financial Services holds licences including Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC), while fx global markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Forex Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx global markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $2500 at Forex Financial Services and $250 at fx global markets.

fx global markets wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Servicesfx global markets
Min. Deposit$2500$250
RegulationAustralian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), with CIF license No. 242/14
Founded20082017
CountryAustraliaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex Financial Services and fx global markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. fx global markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $2500 at Forex Financial Services). fx global markets charges withdrawal fees while Forex Financial Services does not, giving Forex Financial Services an edge for frequent withdrawers. Forex Financial Services charges deposit fees; fx global markets does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureForex Financial Servicesfx global markets
Min. Deposit$2500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Forex Financial Services offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx global markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureForex Financial Servicesfx global markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4MT4, 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 Forex Financial Services and fx global markets compare. fx global markets runs regular live webinars; Forex Financial Services does not. fx global markets has a video library; Forex Financial Services does not. fx global markets publishes daily market commentary; Forex Financial Services does not. fx global markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Forex Financial Services does not. fx global markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fx global markets scores higher overall in education and research.

fx global markets wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Servicesfx global markets
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. Forex Financial Services accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while fx global markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx global markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx global markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx global markets wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Servicesfx global markets
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 Forex Financial Services and fx global markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex Financial Services supports 2 languages and fx global markets supports 8, giving fx global markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureForex Financial Servicesfx global markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic