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forexct

7.9/10

selftrade

7.4/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

forexct was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Australia, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. forexct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

forexct wins this category
Featureforexctselftrade
Min. Deposit$250$250
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), 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-F304
Founded20212013
CountryAustraliaAustralia
Clients10,000+14,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between forexct and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. selftrade charges withdrawal fees while forexct does not, giving forexct an edge for frequent withdrawers. forexct charges deposit fees; selftrade does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
Featureforexctselftrade
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

forexct offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while selftrade 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
Featureforexctselftrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 forexct and selftrade compare. forexct runs regular live webinars; selftrade does not. Both provide video tutorials. forexct publishes daily market commentary; selftrade does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. forexct maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. forexct scores higher overall in education and research.

forexct wins this category
Featureforexctselftrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

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 selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featureforexctselftrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both forexct and selftrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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