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Hirose Financial

7.3/10
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OANDA

8.2/10
7/10RegulationWinner9/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Hirose Financial was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in UK, while OANDA was established in 1996 and is based in United States, Canada. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Hirose Financial serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OANDA has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.

OANDA wins this category
FeatureHirose FinancialOANDA
Min. Deposit$1$1
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20041996
CountryUKUnited States, Canada
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hirose Financial and OANDA, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $1. Hirose Financial charges withdrawal fees while OANDA does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureHirose FinancialOANDA
Min. Deposit$1$1
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureHirose FinancialOANDA
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, OANDA Desktop, OANDA Web, OANDA Mobile

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Hirose Financial and OANDA 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
FeatureHirose FinancialOANDA
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

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

Tied
FeatureHirose FinancialOANDA
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 Hirose Financial and OANDA 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
FeatureHirose FinancialOANDA
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese