Fortrade
iq option
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Overview
Fortrade was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in UK, while iq option was established in 2019 and is based in United States. Fortrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, while iq option is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Fortrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; iq option has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Fortrade and $250 at iq option.
| Feature | Fortrade | iq option |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F262 |
| Founded | 1992 | 2019 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fortrade and iq option, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at iq option). iq option charges withdrawal fees while Fortrade does not, giving Fortrade an edge for frequent withdrawers. Fortrade charges deposit fees; iq option does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Fortrade | iq option |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Fortrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while iq option supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Fortrade | iq option |
|---|---|---|
| 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 iq option compare. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Fortrade | iq option |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 iq option supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). iq option uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. iq option scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Fortrade | iq option |
|---|---|---|
| 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 iq option offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fortrade supports 1 language and iq option supports 8, giving iq option broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Fortrade | iq option |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |