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instaforex

6.9/10

Teletrade

6.7/10
6/10WinnerRegulation5/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals3.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

instaforex was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Russia, while Teletrade was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. instaforex holds licences including BVI FSC, while Teletrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. instaforex serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Teletrade has 50,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at instaforex and $100 at Teletrade.

instaforex wins this category
FeatureinstaforexTeletrade
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationBVI FSC, License Number SIBA/L/14/1082. FSC Saint Vincent, Reg. Number IBC22945. Saint Vincent, IBC24321Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID)
Founded20172008
CountryRussiaCyprus
Clients12,000,000+50,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between instaforex and Teletrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Teletrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at instaforex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. instaforex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Teletrade does not. Overall, Teletrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Teletrade wins this category
FeatureinstaforexTeletrade
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

instaforex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Teletrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. instaforex supports social and copy trading features, which Teletrade does not offer. instaforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

instaforex wins this category
FeatureinstaforexTeletrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps (Ios & Android)

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how instaforex and Teletrade 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
FeatureinstaforexTeletrade
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. instaforex accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Teletrade supports 2 (Skrill, Neteller). instaforex uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal among the two brokers. instaforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

instaforex wins this category
FeatureinstaforexTeletrade
Bank TransferYesNo
Credit CardYesNo
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both instaforex and Teletrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. instaforex supports 8 languages and Teletrade supports 15, giving Teletrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureinstaforexTeletrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian