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fx next

8.3/10

questrade

7.4/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

fx next was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, while questrade was established in 2019 and is based in New Zealand. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. fx next serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; questrade has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextquestrade
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial 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-F237Financial 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-F298
Founded20182019
CountryDubaiNew Zealand
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fx next and questrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. fx next charges withdrawal fees while questrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. fx next applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; questrade does not. fx next charges deposit fees; questrade does not. Overall, questrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

questrade wins this category
Featurefx nextquestrade
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

fx next offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while questrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. questrade supports social and copy trading features, which fx next does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
Featurefx nextquestrade
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 fx next and questrade 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. fx next scores higher overall in education and research.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextquestrade
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. fx next accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while questrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featurefx nextquestrade
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 fx next and questrade 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
Featurefx nextquestrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic