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forextime

8.3/10

Markets.com

7.1/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals6.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

forextime was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Lebanon, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. forextime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. forextime serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

forextime wins this category
FeatureforextimeMarkets.com
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-F230Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20112008
CountryLebanonCyprus
Clients200,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between forextime and Markets.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. forextime charges deposit fees; Markets.com does not. Overall, Markets.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Markets.com wins this category
FeatureforextimeMarkets.com
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

forextime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Markets.com supports social and copy trading features, which forextime does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureforextimeMarkets.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how forextime and Markets.com compare. forextime runs regular live webinars; Markets.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. forextime publishes daily market commentary; Markets.com does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. forextime maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. forextime scores higher overall in education and research.

forextime wins this category
FeatureforextimeMarkets.com
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. forextime accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). forextime uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. forextime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

forextime wins this category
FeatureforextimeMarkets.com
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both forextime and Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. forextime supports 8 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureforextimeMarkets.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicArabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish