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8.3/10
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Saxo Markets

6.1/10
10/10WinnerRegulation7/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

fx next was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, while Saxo Markets was established in 2012 and is based in Denmark. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. fx next serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Saxo Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at fx next and $6500 at Saxo Markets.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextSaxo Markets
Min. Deposit$250$6500
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)
Founded20182012
CountryDubaiDenmark
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fx next and Saxo Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. fx next has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $6500 at Saxo Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. fx next charges deposit fees; Saxo Markets does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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Featurefx nextSaxo Markets
Min. Deposit$250$6500
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

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Featurefx nextSaxo Markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMac, Web 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 Saxo Markets compare. fx next runs regular live webinars; Saxo Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. fx next publishes daily market commentary; Saxo Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. fx next maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fx next scores higher overall in education and research.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextSaxo Markets
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 Saxo Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). fx next uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx next scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextSaxo Markets
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
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 Saxo Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. fx next supports 8 languages and Saxo Markets supports 2, giving fx next broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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Featurefx nextSaxo Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese