forex4you
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Overview
forex4you was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in UK, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. forex4you serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at forex4you and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | forex4you | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Regulation | 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-F227 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2020 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | USA |
| Clients | 142,500+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between forex4you and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at forex4you). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. forex4you applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Robinhood does not. Robinhood charges deposit fees; forex4you does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | forex4you | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
forex4you offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports 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. forex4you edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | forex4you | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how forex4you and Robinhood compare. Robinhood runs regular live webinars; forex4you does not. Robinhood has a video library; forex4you does not. Robinhood publishes daily market commentary; forex4you does not. Robinhood integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); forex4you does not. Robinhood maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | forex4you | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| 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. forex4you accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). forex4you uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. forex4you scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | forex4you | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both forex4you and Robinhood offer live chat support. forex4you offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. forex4you supports 8 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. forex4you scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | forex4you | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |