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IKON Finance

7.5/10

Ustocktrade

7.4/10
8/10WinnerRegulation6/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

IKON Finance was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, while Ustocktrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. IKON Finance holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Ustocktrade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. IKON Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ustocktrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at IKON Finance and $0 at Ustocktrade.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$200$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded20112008
CountryLondonUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between IKON Finance and Ustocktrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ustocktrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $200 at IKON Finance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. IKON Finance applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ustocktrade does not. Overall, Ustocktrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ustocktrade wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$200$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

IKON Finance offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ustocktrade supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. IKON Finance edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceUstocktrade
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, ZuluTrade, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how IKON Finance and Ustocktrade 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.

Tied
FeatureIKON FinanceUstocktrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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

Tied
FeatureIKON FinanceUstocktrade
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 Ustocktrade 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 FinanceUstocktrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese