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Hirose Financial

7.3/10

icm capital

7.9/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Hirose Financial was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in UK, while icm capital was established in 2015 and is based in Geneva. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Hirose Financial serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; icm capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Hirose Financial and $250 at icm capital.

icm capital wins this category
FeatureHirose Financialicm capital
Min. Deposit$1$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)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-F258
Founded20042015
CountryUKGeneva
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hirose Financial and icm capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at icm capital). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureHirose Financialicm capital
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Hirose Financial offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while icm capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureHirose Financialicm capital
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, 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 Hirose Financial and icm capital 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. icm capital scores higher overall in education and research.

icm capital wins this category
FeatureHirose Financialicm capital
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

icm capital wins this category
FeatureHirose Financialicm capital
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 Hirose Financial and icm capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Hirose Financial supports 2 languages and icm capital supports 8, giving icm capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureHirose Financialicm capital
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic