FX Primus
td ameritrade
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Overview
FX Primus was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while td ameritrade was established in 2016 and is based in Malta. FX Primus holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while td ameritrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. FX Primus serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; td ameritrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at FX Primus and $250 at td ameritrade.
| Feature | FX Primus | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F319 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2016 |
| Country | Cyprus | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FX Primus and td ameritrade, 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 td ameritrade). FX Primus charges withdrawal fees while td ameritrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. FX Primus charges deposit fees; td ameritrade does not. Overall, FX Primus scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FX Primus | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
FX Primus offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while td ameritrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FX Primus supports social and copy trading features, which td ameritrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | FX Primus | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 td ameritrade compare. FX Primus runs regular live webinars; td ameritrade does not. FX Primus has a video library; td ameritrade does not. FX Primus publishes daily market commentary; td ameritrade does not. FX Primus integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); td ameritrade does not. FX Primus maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FX Primus scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | FX Primus | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| 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 td ameritrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). td ameritrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. td ameritrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FX Primus | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 td ameritrade 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 | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |