Fortrade
ninjatrader brokerage
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Overview
Fortrade was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in UK, while ninjatrader brokerage was established in 2018 and is based in GRENADINES. Fortrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, while ninjatrader brokerage is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Fortrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ninjatrader brokerage has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Fortrade and $250 at ninjatrader brokerage.
| Feature | Fortrade | ninjatrader brokerage |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F285 |
| Founded | 1992 | 2018 |
| Country | UK | GRENADINES |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fortrade and ninjatrader brokerage, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at ninjatrader brokerage). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ninjatrader brokerage applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Fortrade does not. Fortrade charges deposit fees; ninjatrader brokerage does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Fortrade | ninjatrader brokerage |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Fortrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ninjatrader brokerage supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. ninjatrader brokerage supports social and copy trading features, which Fortrade does not offer. Fortrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Fortrade | ninjatrader brokerage |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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 ninjatrader brokerage compare. ninjatrader brokerage runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. ninjatrader brokerage has a video library; Fortrade does not. ninjatrader brokerage publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. ninjatrader brokerage integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Fortrade does not. ninjatrader brokerage maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ninjatrader brokerage scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Fortrade | ninjatrader brokerage |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ninjatrader brokerage supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). ninjatrader brokerage uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. ninjatrader brokerage scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Fortrade | ninjatrader brokerage |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ninjatrader brokerage offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fortrade supports 1 language and ninjatrader brokerage supports 8, giving ninjatrader brokerage broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Fortrade | ninjatrader brokerage |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |