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Hirose Financial

7.3/10

z.com

7.9/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Hirose Financial was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in UK, while z.com was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Hirose Financial serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; z.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Hirose Financial and $50 at z.com.

z.com wins this category
FeatureHirose Financialz.com
Min. Deposit$1$50
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Founded20042008
CountryUKUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hirose Financial and z.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $50 at z.com). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. z.com charges deposit fees; Hirose Financial does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureHirose Financialz.com
Min. Deposit$1$50
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Hirose Financial offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while z.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.

Tied
FeatureHirose Financialz.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Hirose Financial and z.com 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. z.com scores higher overall in education and research.

z.com wins this category
FeatureHirose Financialz.com
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

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

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FeatureHirose Financialz.com
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 z.com 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 Financialz.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese