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Forex Financial Services

5.2/10

fx next

8.3/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
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 next was established in 2018 and is based in Dubai. Forex Financial Services holds licences including Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC), while fx next is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx next has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $2500 at Forex Financial Services and $250 at fx next.

fx next wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Servicesfx next
Min. Deposit$2500$250
RegulationAustralian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC)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-F237
Founded20082018
CountryAustraliaDubai
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

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FeatureForex Financial Servicesfx next
Min. Deposit$2500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Forex Financial Services offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx next supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Forex Financial Services supports social and copy trading features, which fx next does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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

fx next wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Servicesfx next
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 next supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx next uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx next scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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