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fxdd

7.9/10
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Swissquote

7.2/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
1/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

fxdd was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Belize, while Swissquote was established in 1999 and is based in Switzerland. fxdd holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission, while Swissquote is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. fxdd serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; Swissquote has 300,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at fxdd and $0 at Swissquote.

fxdd wins this category
FeaturefxddSwissquote
Min. Deposit$250$0
RegulationMalta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission, Mauritius. License Number C117017252Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20101999
CountryBelizeSwitzerland
Clients14,000,000+300,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fxdd and Swissquote, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Swissquote has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at fxdd). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Swissquote scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Swissquote wins this category
FeaturefxddSwissquote
Min. Deposit$250$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

fxdd offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Swissquote supports 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. fxdd edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

fxdd wins this category
FeaturefxddSwissquote
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how fxdd and Swissquote compare. fxdd runs regular live webinars; Swissquote does not. Both provide video tutorials. fxdd publishes daily market commentary; Swissquote does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. fxdd maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxdd scores higher overall in education and research.

fxdd wins this category
FeaturefxddSwissquote
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. fxdd accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Swissquote supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). fxdd uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxdd scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fxdd wins this category
FeaturefxddSwissquote
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 fxdd and Swissquote 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
FeaturefxddSwissquote
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese