FX Primus
questrade
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Overview
FX Primus was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while questrade was established in 2019 and is based in New Zealand. FX Primus holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while questrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. FX Primus serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; questrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at FX Primus and $250 at questrade.
| Feature | FX Primus | questrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus 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-F298 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2019 |
| Country | Cyprus | New Zealand |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FX Primus and questrade, 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 questrade). FX Primus charges withdrawal fees while questrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. FX Primus charges deposit fees; questrade does not. Overall, FX Primus scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FX Primus | questrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
FX Primus offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while questrade 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.
| Feature | FX Primus | questrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, 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 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | FX Primus | questrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 questrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). questrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. questrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FX Primus | questrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
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 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.
| Feature | FX Primus | questrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Hungarian, and Malaysian | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |