B

Hirose Financial

7.3/10
rfxt lebanon logo

rfxt lebanon

7/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & 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

Hirose Financial was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in UK, while rfxt lebanon was established in 2010 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Hirose Financial serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; rfxt lebanon has 60,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Hirose Financial and $250 at rfxt lebanon.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureHirose Financialrfxt lebanon
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-F301
Founded20042010
CountryUKAustralia
Clients10,000+60,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hirose Financial and rfxt lebanon, 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 rfxt lebanon). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. rfxt lebanon charges deposit fees; Hirose Financial does not. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureHirose Financialrfxt lebanon
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureHirose Financialrfxt lebanon
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 rfxt lebanon compare. Hirose Financial runs regular live webinars; rfxt lebanon does not. Hirose Financial has a video library; rfxt lebanon does not. Hirose Financial publishes daily market commentary; rfxt lebanon does not. Hirose Financial integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); rfxt lebanon does not. Hirose Financial maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Hirose Financial scores higher overall in education and research.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureHirose Financialrfxt lebanon
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 rfxt lebanon supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). rfxt lebanon uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. rfxt lebanon scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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