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IKON Finance

7.5/10
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Windsor Brokers

7.2/10
8/10WinnerRegulation7/10
6/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

IKON Finance was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, while Windsor Brokers was established in 2005 and is based in Cyprus. IKON Finance holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Windsor Brokers is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. IKON Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Windsor Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at IKON Finance and $100 at Windsor Brokers.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceWindsor Brokers
Min. Deposit$200$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20112005
CountryLondonCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between IKON Finance and Windsor Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Windsor Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at IKON Finance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. IKON Finance applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Windsor Brokers does not. Overall, Windsor Brokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Windsor Brokers wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceWindsor Brokers
Min. Deposit$200$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureIKON FinanceWindsor Brokers
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, ZuluTrade, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Mirror Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how IKON Finance and Windsor Brokers compare. IKON Finance runs regular live webinars; Windsor Brokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. IKON Finance publishes daily market commentary; Windsor Brokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. IKON Finance maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. IKON Finance scores higher overall in education and research.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceWindsor Brokers
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 Windsor Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureIKON FinanceWindsor Brokers
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 Windsor Brokers 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 FinanceWindsor Brokers
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese