Fortrade
Windsor Brokers
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Overview
Fortrade was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in UK, while Windsor Brokers was established in 2005 and is based in Cyprus. Fortrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, while Windsor Brokers is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Fortrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Windsor Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Fortrade and $100 at Windsor Brokers.
| Feature | Fortrade | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Founded | 1992 | 2005 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fortrade and Windsor Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Windsor Brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fortrade charges deposit fees; Windsor Brokers does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Fortrade | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Fortrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Windsor Brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Windsor Brokers supports social and copy trading features, which Fortrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Fortrade | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror 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 Windsor Brokers compare. Windsor Brokers has a video library; Fortrade does not. Windsor Brokers integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Fortrade does not. Windsor Brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Fortrade | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Windsor Brokers 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 | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Windsor Brokers offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fortrade supports 1 language and Windsor Brokers supports 2, giving Windsor Brokers broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Fortrade | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, and Chinese |