Hirose Financial
Markets.com
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Overview
Hirose Financial was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in UK, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Hirose Financial holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Hirose Financial serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Hirose Financial and $250 at Markets.com.
| Feature | Hirose Financial | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2004 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hirose Financial and Markets.com, 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 Markets.com). Hirose Financial charges withdrawal fees while Markets.com does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Hirose Financial | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Hirose Financial offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Markets.com 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.
| Feature | Hirose Financial | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Web Trader, 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 Markets.com compare. Hirose Financial runs regular live webinars; Markets.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. Hirose Financial publishes daily market commentary; Markets.com does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Hirose Financial maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Hirose Financial scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Hirose Financial | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Hirose Financial | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Hirose Financial supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Hirose Financial | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish |