ifc markets
Valutrades
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Overview
ifc markets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Valutrades was established in 2008 and is based in UK. ifc markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Valutrades is regulated by Unregulated among others. ifc markets serves 60,000+ clients worldwide; Valutrades has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at ifc markets and $0 at Valutrades.
| Feature | ifc markets | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Regulation | 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-F259 | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
| Country | Cyprus | UK |
| Clients | 60,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ifc markets and Valutrades, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Valutrades has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at ifc markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ifc markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Valutrades does not. Valutrades charges deposit fees; ifc markets does not. Overall, Valutrades scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ifc markets | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
ifc markets offers MT5, cTrader, while Valutrades supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Valutrades supports social and copy trading features, which ifc markets does not offer. Valutrades edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ifc markets | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | iPhone,iOS,Mac,iPad,Android,WEB |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ifc markets and Valutrades compare. Valutrades runs regular live webinars; ifc markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Valutrades publishes daily market commentary; ifc markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Valutrades maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Valutrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ifc markets | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ifc markets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Valutrades supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). ifc markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ifc markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ifc markets | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ifc markets and Valutrades offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ifc markets supports 8 languages and Valutrades supports 2, giving ifc markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ifc markets | Valutrades |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |