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Forex Financial Services

5.2/10
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fxglobe

7.9/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
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 fxglobe was established in 2012 and is based in Malta. Forex Financial Services holds licences including Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC), while fxglobe is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxglobe has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $2500 at Forex Financial Services and $250 at fxglobe.

fxglobe wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Servicesfxglobe
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-F243
Founded20082012
CountryAustraliaMalta
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

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FeatureForex Financial Servicesfxglobe
Min. Deposit$2500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

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

fxglobe wins this category
FeatureForex Financial Servicesfxglobe
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

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 fxglobe supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fxglobe uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxglobe scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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