Fortrade
regent markets group
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Overview
Fortrade was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in UK, while regent markets group was established in 2020 and is based in United Kingdom. Fortrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, while regent markets group is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Fortrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; regent markets group has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Fortrade and $250 at regent markets group.
| Feature | Fortrade | regent markets group |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F299 |
| Founded | 1992 | 2020 |
| Country | UK | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fortrade and regent markets group, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at regent markets group). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fortrade charges deposit fees; regent markets group does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Fortrade | regent markets group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 regent markets group supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. regent markets group supports social and copy trading features, which Fortrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Fortrade | regent markets group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 regent markets group compare. regent markets group runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. regent markets group has a video library; Fortrade does not. regent markets group publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. regent markets group integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Fortrade does not. regent markets group maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. regent markets group scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Fortrade | regent markets group |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| 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 regent markets group supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). regent markets group uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. regent markets group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Fortrade | regent markets group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 regent markets group offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fortrade supports 1 language and regent markets group supports 8, giving regent markets group broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Fortrade | regent markets group |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |