kawase
Robinhood
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Overview
kawase was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Australia, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. kawase serves 3,500,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at kawase and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | kawase | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| 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 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
| Country | Australia | USA |
| Clients | 3,500,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between kawase and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at kawase). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Robinhood charges deposit fees; kawase does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | kawase | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
kawase offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Robinhood supports social and copy trading features, which kawase does not offer. kawase edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | kawase | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how kawase and Robinhood 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 | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). kawase uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. kawase scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | kawase | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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 Robinhood offer live chat support. kawase offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. kawase supports 8 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. kawase scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | kawase | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |