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FXNet

7.9/10

Ustocktrade

7.4/10
7/10WinnerRegulation6/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

FXNet was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Ustocktrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. FXNet holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Ustocktrade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. FXNet serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ustocktrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $50 at FXNet and $0 at Ustocktrade.

FXNet wins this category
FeatureFXNetUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$50$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded20122008
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FXNet and Ustocktrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ustocktrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $50 at FXNet). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureFXNetUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$50$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

FXNet offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ustocktrade supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FXNet supports social and copy trading features, which Ustocktrade does not offer. FXNet edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

FXNet wins this category
FeatureFXNetUstocktrade
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FXNet and Ustocktrade 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.

Tied
FeatureFXNetUstocktrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 Ustocktrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureFXNetUstocktrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both FXNet and Ustocktrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureFXNetUstocktrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese