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IKON Finance

7.5/10
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Twine

6.1/10
8/10WinnerRegulation3/10
6/10WinnerFees4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

IKON Finance was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, while Twine was established in 2008 and is based in USA. IKON Finance holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Twine is regulated by Unregulated among others. IKON Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Twine has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at IKON Finance and $100 at Twine.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceTwine
Min. Deposit$200$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20112008
CountryLondonUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between IKON Finance and Twine, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Twine has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at IKON Finance). Twine charges withdrawal fees while IKON Finance does not, giving IKON Finance an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, IKON Finance scores higher on fees in our assessment.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceTwine
Min. Deposit$200$100
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureIKON FinanceTwine
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, ZuluTrade, Tablet & Mobile appsiPhone,iPad,Android,Tablet

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how IKON Finance and Twine 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. IKON Finance scores higher overall in education and research.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceTwine
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. IKON Finance accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Twine supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureIKON FinanceTwine
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 IKON Finance and Twine 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
FeatureIKON FinanceTwine
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese