Fortrade
m1 finance
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Overview
Fortrade was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in UK, while m1 finance was established in 2018 and is based in Australia. Fortrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, while m1 finance is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Fortrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; m1 finance has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Fortrade and $250 at m1 finance.
| Feature | Fortrade | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F273 |
| Founded | 1992 | 2018 |
| Country | UK | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fortrade and m1 finance, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at m1 finance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fortrade charges deposit fees; m1 finance does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Fortrade | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Fortrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while m1 finance supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. m1 finance supports social and copy trading features, which Fortrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Fortrade | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 m1 finance compare. m1 finance has a video library; Fortrade does not. m1 finance integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Fortrade does not. m1 finance scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Fortrade | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 m1 finance supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). m1 finance uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. m1 finance scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Fortrade | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 m1 finance offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fortrade supports 1 language and m1 finance supports 8, giving m1 finance broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Fortrade | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |