B

kawase

8.4/10

Nabtrade

6.7/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
1/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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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.

kawase wins this category
FeaturekawaseNabtrade
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationFinancial 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-F266Unregulated
Founded20112008
CountryAustraliaUSA
Clients3,500,000+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.

Nabtrade wins this category
FeaturekawaseNabtrade
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

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.

Tied
FeaturekawaseNabtrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,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.

Tied
FeaturekawaseNabtrade
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. 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.

kawase wins this category
FeaturekawaseNabtrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

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.

Tied
FeaturekawaseNabtrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese