fxgiants
Zacks Trade
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Overview
fxgiants was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Zacks Trade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. fxgiants holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Zacks Trade is regulated by Unregulated among others. fxgiants serves 250,000+ clients worldwide; Zacks Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at fxgiants and $2500 at Zacks Trade.
| Feature | fxgiants | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $2500 |
| Regulation | 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-F242 | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Cyprus | United States |
| Clients | 250,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fxgiants and Zacks Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. fxgiants has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $2500 at Zacks Trade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. fxgiants charges deposit fees; Zacks Trade does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | fxgiants | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $2500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
fxgiants offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Zacks Trade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | fxgiants | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Android,iPhone/iPad,Tablet |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how fxgiants and Zacks Trade 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 | fxgiants | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. fxgiants accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Zacks Trade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). fxgiants uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxgiants scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | fxgiants | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both fxgiants and Zacks Trade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. fxgiants supports 8 languages and Zacks Trade supports 2, giving fxgiants broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | fxgiants | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |