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forexct

7.9/10

the share centre

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 the share centre was established in 2019 and is based in Bulgaria. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. forexct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; the share centre has 60,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

forexct wins this category
Featureforexctthe share centre
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-F322
Founded20212019
CountryAustraliaBulgaria
Clients10,000+60,000+

Fees

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

Tied
Featureforexctthe share centre
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

forexct offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while the share centre 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
Featureforexctthe share centre
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 the share centre compare. forexct runs regular live webinars; the share centre does not. Both provide video tutorials. forexct publishes daily market commentary; the share centre 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
Featureforexctthe share centre
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 the share centre supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featureforexctthe share centre
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 the share centre 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
Featureforexctthe share centre
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic