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FXNet

7.9/10

td ameritrade

7/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

FXNet was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while td ameritrade was established in 2016 and is based in Malta. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. FXNet serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; td ameritrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $50 at FXNet and $250 at td ameritrade.

FXNet wins this category
FeatureFXNettd ameritrade
Min. Deposit$50$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)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
Founded20122016
CountryCyprusMalta
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FXNet and td ameritrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. td ameritrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $50 at FXNet). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, FXNet scores higher on fees in our assessment.

FXNet wins this category
FeatureFXNettd ameritrade
Min. Deposit$50$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

FXNet offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while td ameritrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FXNet supports social and copy trading features, which td ameritrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureFXNettd ameritrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 FXNet and td ameritrade compare. FXNet runs regular live webinars; td ameritrade does not. FXNet has a video library; td ameritrade does not. FXNet publishes daily market commentary; td ameritrade does not. FXNet integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); td ameritrade does not. FXNet maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FXNet scores higher overall in education and research.

FXNet wins this category
FeatureFXNettd ameritrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FXNet accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while td ameritrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). td ameritrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. td ameritrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

td ameritrade wins this category
FeatureFXNettd ameritrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both FXNet and td ameritrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. FXNet supports 2 languages and td ameritrade supports 8, giving td ameritrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureFXNettd ameritrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic