fxdd
Xtrade
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Overview
fxdd was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Belize, while Xtrade was established in 2003 and is based in Australia. fxdd holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission, while Xtrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. fxdd serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; Xtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at fxdd and $1 at Xtrade.
| Feature | fxdd | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority MFSA IS/48817. Financial Services Commission, Mauritius. License Number C117017252 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2010 | 2003 |
| Country | Belize | Australia |
| Clients | 14,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fxdd and Xtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Xtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at fxdd). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Xtrade charges deposit fees; fxdd does not. Overall, Xtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | fxdd | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
fxdd offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Xtrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fxdd supports social and copy trading features, which Xtrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | fxdd | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Not available |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how fxdd and Xtrade compare. fxdd runs regular live webinars; Xtrade does not. fxdd has a video library; Xtrade does not. fxdd publishes daily market commentary; Xtrade does not. fxdd integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Xtrade does not. fxdd maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxdd scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | fxdd | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. fxdd uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxdd scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | fxdd | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Not available |
| Credit Card | Yes | Not available |
| PayPal | Yes | Not available |
| Skrill | Yes | Not available |
| Neteller | Yes | Not available |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both fxdd and Xtrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. fxdd offers multilingual support. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | fxdd | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | Not available |