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freetrade logo

freetrade

8.9/10
lite forex investments logo

lite forex investments

7.9/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

freetrade was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while lite forex investments was established in 2015 and is based in Netherlands. freetrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821), while lite forex investments is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. freetrade serves 890,000+ clients worldwide; lite forex investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at freetrade and $250 at lite forex investments.

freetrade wins this category
Featurefreetradelite forex investments
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821)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-F270
Founded20162015
CountryUnited KingdomNetherlands
Clients890,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between freetrade and lite forex investments, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. freetrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at lite forex investments). lite forex investments charges withdrawal fees while freetrade does not, giving freetrade an edge for frequent withdrawers. lite forex investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; freetrade does not. lite forex investments charges deposit fees; freetrade does not. Overall, freetrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

freetrade wins this category
Featurefreetradelite forex investments
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

freetrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while lite forex investments supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. freetrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

freetrade wins this category
Featurefreetradelite forex investments
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 freetrade and lite forex investments compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. freetrade scores higher overall in education and research.

freetrade wins this category
Featurefreetradelite forex investments
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. freetrade accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while lite forex investments supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featurefreetradelite forex investments
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both freetrade and lite forex investments offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featurefreetradelite forex investments
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic