Fortrade
PaxForex
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Overview
Fortrade was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in UK, while PaxForex was established in 2011 and is based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Fortrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, while PaxForex is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. Fortrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; PaxForex has 350+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Fortrade and $10 at PaxForex.
| Feature | Fortrade | PaxForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $10 |
| 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 Services Authority (FSA), Registration Number 21973 IBC 2014 1825 |
| Founded | 1992 | 2011 |
| Country | UK | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 350+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fortrade and PaxForex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $10 at PaxForex). PaxForex charges withdrawal fees while Fortrade does not, giving Fortrade an edge for frequent withdrawers. Fortrade charges deposit fees; PaxForex does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Fortrade | PaxForex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Fortrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while PaxForex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. PaxForex supports social and copy trading features, which Fortrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Fortrade | PaxForex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Web, iPad, mac, Desktop, iPhone iOS |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Fortrade and PaxForex compare. PaxForex runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. PaxForex has a video library; Fortrade does not. PaxForex publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. PaxForex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Fortrade does not. PaxForex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. PaxForex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Fortrade | PaxForex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PaxForex supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Fortrade uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. PaxForex uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. Fortrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Fortrade | PaxForex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| 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 PaxForex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fortrade supports 1 language and PaxForex supports 15, giving PaxForex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Fortrade | PaxForex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian |