B

HDFC Securities

6.9/10

pro finance service

8.3/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
1.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

BrokerDataNet earns affiliate commission from brokers listed on this site. This does not affect our ratings or editorial independence.

Overview

HDFC Securities was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in India, while pro finance service was established in 2017 and is based in Geneva. HDFC Securities holds licences including Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), while pro finance service is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. HDFC Securities serves 2,000,000+ clients worldwide; pro finance service has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at HDFC Securities and $250 at pro finance service.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureHDFC Securitiespro finance service
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock ExchangeFinancial 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-F296
Founded20002017
CountryIndiaGeneva
Clients2,000,000+150,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between HDFC Securities and pro finance service, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. HDFC Securities has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at pro finance service). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. pro finance service applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; HDFC Securities does not. HDFC Securities charges deposit fees; pro finance service does not. Overall, HDFC Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

HDFC Securities wins this category
FeatureHDFC Securitiespro finance service
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureHDFC Securitiespro finance service
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb 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 HDFC Securities and pro finance service 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
FeatureHDFC Securitiespro finance service
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. HDFC Securities accepts 1 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer), while pro finance service supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). pro finance service uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. pro finance service scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureHDFC Securitiespro finance service
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardNoYes
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 HDFC Securities and pro finance service offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. HDFC Securities supports 13 languages and pro finance service supports 8, giving HDFC Securities broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureHDFC Securitiespro finance service
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, TurkceEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic