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forexct

7.9/10

Hirose Financial

7.3/10
10/10WinnerRegulation7/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

forexct was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Australia, while Hirose Financial was established in 2004 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. forexct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hirose Financial has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at forexct and $1 at Hirose Financial.

forexct wins this category
FeatureforexctHirose Financial
Min. Deposit$250$1
RegulationFinancial 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-F228Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20212004
CountryAustraliaUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between forexct and Hirose Financial, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at forexct). Hirose Financial charges withdrawal fees while forexct does not, giving forexct an edge for frequent withdrawers. forexct charges deposit fees; Hirose Financial does not. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureforexctHirose Financial
Min. Deposit$250$1
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

forexct offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hirose Financial supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureforexctHirose Financial
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, 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 Hirose Financial compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. forexct scores higher overall in education and research.

forexct wins this category
FeatureforexctHirose Financial
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

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 Hirose Financial supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). forexct uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. forexct scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

forexct wins this category
FeatureforexctHirose Financial
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both forexct and Hirose Financial offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. forexct supports 8 languages and Hirose Financial supports 2, giving forexct broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureforexctHirose Financial
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese