Fortrade
Skilling
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Overview
Fortrade was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in UK, while Skilling was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. Fortrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, while Skilling is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Fortrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Skilling has 5,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Fortrade and $100 at Skilling.
| Feature | Fortrade | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| 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 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 357/18, Financial Services Authority (FSA) under license No. SD042 |
| Founded | 1992 | 2016 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 5,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fortrade and Skilling, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Skilling). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fortrade charges deposit fees; Skilling does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Fortrade | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Fortrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Skilling supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Skilling supports social and copy trading features, which Fortrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Fortrade | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Fortrade and Skilling compare. Skilling runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. Skilling has a video library; Fortrade does not. Skilling publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. Skilling integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Fortrade does not. Skilling maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Skilling scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Fortrade | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Skilling supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Fortrade uniquely supports PayPal and Neteller among the two brokers. Fortrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Fortrade | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Fortrade and Skilling offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fortrade supports 1 language and Skilling supports 2, giving Skilling broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Fortrade | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, and Chinese |