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Overview
forextime was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Lebanon, while Fortrade was established in 1992 and is based in UK. forextime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Fortrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970 among others. forextime serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; Fortrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at forextime and $1 at Fortrade.
| Feature | forextime | 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-F230 | 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 | 2011 | 1992 |
| Country | Lebanon | UK |
| Clients | 200,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between forextime 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 forextime). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. forextime charges deposit fees; Fortrade does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | forextime | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
forextime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Fortrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | forextime | 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 forextime and Fortrade compare. forextime runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. forextime has a video library; Fortrade does not. forextime publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. forextime integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Fortrade does not. forextime maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. forextime scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | forextime | 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. forextime 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). forextime uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. forextime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | forextime | 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 forextime and Fortrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. forextime supports 8 languages and Fortrade supports 1, giving forextime broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | forextime | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |