Fortrade
icm capital
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Overview
Fortrade was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in UK, while icm capital was established in 2015 and is based in Geneva. Fortrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, while icm capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Fortrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; icm capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Fortrade and $250 at icm capital.
| Feature | Fortrade | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | 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 | 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-F258 |
| Founded | 1992 | 2015 |
| Country | UK | Geneva |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fortrade and icm capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at icm capital). icm capital charges withdrawal fees while Fortrade does not, giving Fortrade an edge for frequent withdrawers. Fortrade charges deposit fees; icm capital does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Fortrade | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Fortrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while icm capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. icm capital supports social and copy trading features, which Fortrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Fortrade | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, 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 Fortrade and icm capital compare. icm capital runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. icm capital has a video library; Fortrade does not. icm capital publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. icm capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Fortrade does not. icm capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. icm capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Fortrade | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Fortrade accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller), while icm capital supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). icm capital uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. icm capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Fortrade | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| 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 Fortrade and icm capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fortrade supports 1 language and icm capital supports 8, giving icm capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Fortrade | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |