Forex Financial Services
huobi
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Overview
Forex Financial Services was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Australia, while huobi was established in 2013 and is based in China. Forex Financial Services holds licences including Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC), while huobi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex Financial Services serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; huobi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $2500 at Forex Financial Services and $250 at huobi.
| Feature | Forex Financial Services | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $2500 | $250 |
| Regulation | Australian 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-F257 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | Australia | China |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex Financial Services and huobi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. huobi has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $2500 at Forex Financial Services). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Forex Financial Services charges deposit fees; huobi does not. Overall, huobi scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex Financial Services | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $2500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Forex Financial Services offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while huobi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. huobi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Forex Financial Services | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 | MT4, 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 huobi compare. huobi runs regular live webinars; Forex Financial Services does not. huobi has a video library; Forex Financial Services does not. huobi publishes daily market commentary; Forex Financial Services does not. huobi integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Forex Financial Services does not. huobi maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. huobi scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex Financial Services | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 huobi supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). huobi uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. huobi scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Forex Financial Services | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 huobi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex Financial Services supports 2 languages and huobi supports 8, giving huobi broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Forex Financial Services | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |