kawase
Nabtrade
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Overview
kawase was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Australia, while Nabtrade was established in 2008 and is based in USA. kawase holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Nabtrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. kawase serves 3,500,000+ clients worldwide; Nabtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at kawase and $100 at Nabtrade.
| Feature | kawase | Nabtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| 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-F266 | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | Australia | USA |
| Clients | 3,500,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between kawase and Nabtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Nabtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at kawase). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Nabtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | kawase | Nabtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
kawase offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Nabtrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Nabtrade supports social and copy trading features, which kawase does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | kawase | Nabtrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | 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 | Desktop,Androoid, iPhone,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how kawase and Nabtrade 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.
| Feature | kawase | Nabtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. kawase accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Nabtrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). kawase uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. kawase scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | kawase | Nabtrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 kawase and Nabtrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. kawase supports 8 languages and Nabtrade supports 2, giving kawase broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | kawase | Nabtrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |