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fx next

8.3/10
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Robinhood

7/10
10/10WinnerRegulation8/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms5/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals1.5/10
10/10WinnerSupport7/10

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Overview

fx next was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. fx next serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at fx next and $0 at Robinhood.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextRobinhood
Min. Deposit$250$0
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), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC)
Founded20182013
CountryDubaiUSA
Clients10,000+10,000,000+

Fees

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

Robinhood wins this category
Featurefx nextRobinhood
Min. Deposit$250$0
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

fx next offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Robinhood supports social and copy trading features, which fx next does not offer. fx next edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextRobinhood
MT4YesNo
MT5YesNo
cTraderYesNo
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb Trader, 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 Robinhood 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
Featurefx nextRobinhood
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). fx next uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx next scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextRobinhood
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesNo
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

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 Robinhood offer live chat support. fx next offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. fx next supports 8 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. fx next scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextRobinhood
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesNo
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce