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Hirose Financial

7.3/10
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Valutrades

7.1/10
7/10WinnerRegulation4/10
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 Valutrades was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Hirose Financial holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Valutrades is regulated by Unregulated among others. Hirose Financial serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valutrades has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Hirose Financial and $0 at Valutrades.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureHirose FinancialValutrades
Min. Deposit$1$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20042008
CountryUKUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hirose Financial and Valutrades, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Valutrades has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Hirose Financial). Hirose Financial charges withdrawal fees while Valutrades does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Valutrades charges deposit fees; Hirose Financial does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureHirose FinancialValutrades
Min. Deposit$1$0
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Hirose Financial offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Valutrades 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 FinancialValutrades
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile appsiPhone,iOS,Mac,iPad,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Hirose Financial and Valutrades 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.

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

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FeatureHirose FinancialValutrades
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 Valutrades 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.

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FeatureHirose FinancialValutrades
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese