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Overview
forexct was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Australia, while Fortrade was established in 1992 and is based in UK. forexct holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Fortrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970 among others. forexct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fortrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at forexct and $1 at Fortrade.
| Feature | forexct | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| 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-F228 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) FRN: 193075810, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ABN: 33 614 683 831 | AFSL: 493520, Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) CRN: BC1148613, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF license number 385/20 |
| Founded | 2021 | 1992 |
| Country | Australia | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between forexct and Fortrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at forexct). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. forexct charges deposit fees; Fortrade does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | forexct | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
forexct offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Fortrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. forexct supports social and copy trading features, which Fortrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | forexct | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how forexct and Fortrade compare. forexct runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. forexct has a video library; Fortrade does not. forexct publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. forexct integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Fortrade does not. forexct maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. forexct scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | forexct | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. forexct accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Fortrade supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller). forexct uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. forexct scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | forexct | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both forexct and Fortrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. forexct supports 8 languages and Fortrade supports 1, giving forexct broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | forexct | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |