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Hirose Financial

7.3/10
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WellsTrade

6.7/10
7/10WinnerRegulation6/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Hirose Financial was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in UK, while WellsTrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Hirose Financial holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while WellsTrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. Hirose Financial serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; WellsTrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Hirose Financial and $30 at WellsTrade.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureHirose FinancialWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$1$30
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20042008
CountryUKUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hirose Financial and WellsTrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $30 at WellsTrade). Hirose Financial charges withdrawal fees while WellsTrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureHirose FinancialWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$1$30
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

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FeatureHirose FinancialWellsTrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile appsiPhone,Tablet,Mac,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Hirose Financial and WellsTrade compare. Hirose Financial runs regular live webinars; WellsTrade does not. Hirose Financial has a video library; WellsTrade does not. Hirose Financial publishes daily market commentary; WellsTrade does not. Hirose Financial integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); WellsTrade 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 FinancialWellsTrade
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 WellsTrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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FeatureHirose FinancialWellsTrade
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 WellsTrade 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 FinancialWellsTrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese