FxPro
Hantec Markets
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Overview
FxPro was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in UK, while Hantec Markets was established in 1990 and is based in UK, Hong Kong. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. FxPro serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hantec Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at FxPro and $1000 at Hantec Markets.
| Feature | FxPro | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2006 | 1990 |
| Country | UK | UK, Hong Kong |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FxPro and Hantec Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FxPro has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $1000 at Hantec Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. FxPro applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hantec Markets does not. Overall, FxPro scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FxPro | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
FxPro offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hantec Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FxPro supports social and copy trading features, which Hantec Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | FxPro | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FxPro and Hantec Markets compare. FxPro runs regular live webinars; Hantec Markets does not. FxPro has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. FxPro publishes daily market commentary; Hantec Markets does not. FxPro integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Hantec Markets does not. FxPro maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FxPro scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | FxPro | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FxPro accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Hantec Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). FxPro uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. FxPro scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FxPro | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FxPro and Hantec Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. FxPro supports 15 languages and Hantec Markets supports 2, giving FxPro broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | FxPro | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese | English, and Chinese |