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FX Primus logo

FX Primus

6.8/10
macquarie securities limited logo

macquarie securities limited

7.9/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
4/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
6/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

FX Primus was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while macquarie securities limited was established in 2019 and is based in United States. FX Primus holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while macquarie securities limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. FX Primus serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; macquarie securities limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at FX Primus and $250 at macquarie securities limited.

macquarie securities limited wins this category
FeatureFX Primusmacquarie securities limited
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID)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-F274
Founded20092019
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FX Primus and macquarie securities limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FX Primus has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at macquarie securities limited). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. FX Primus charges deposit fees; macquarie securities limited does not. Overall, FX Primus scores higher on fees in our assessment.

FX Primus wins this category
FeatureFX Primusmacquarie securities limited
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

FX Primus offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while macquarie securities limited 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureFX Primusmacquarie securities limited
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, 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 Primus and macquarie securities limited 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 Primusmacquarie securities limited
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FX Primus accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while macquarie securities limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). macquarie securities limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. macquarie securities limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

macquarie securities limited wins this category
FeatureFX Primusmacquarie securities limited
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both FX Primus and macquarie securities limited 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 Primusmacquarie securities limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Hungarian, and MalaysianEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic