Fortrade
z.com
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Overview
Fortrade was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in UK, while z.com was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Fortrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, while z.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Fortrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; z.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Fortrade and $50 at z.com.
| Feature | Fortrade | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $50 |
| 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), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) |
| Founded | 1992 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fortrade and z.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $50 at z.com). z.com charges withdrawal fees while Fortrade does not, giving Fortrade an edge for frequent withdrawers. Fortrade charges deposit fees; z.com does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Fortrade | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Fortrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while z.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. z.com supports social and copy trading features, which Fortrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Fortrade | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Fortrade and z.com compare. z.com runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. z.com has a video library; Fortrade does not. z.com publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. z.com integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Fortrade does not. z.com maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. z.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Fortrade | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 z.com 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 | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 z.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fortrade supports 1 language and z.com supports 2, giving z.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Fortrade | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, and Chinese |