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lqdfx

8.4/10
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Valutrades

7.1/10
10/10WinnerRegulation4/10
1/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

lqdfx was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Portugal, while Valutrades was established in 2008 and is based in UK. lqdfx holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Valutrades is regulated by Unregulated among others. lqdfx serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; Valutrades has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at lqdfx and $0 at Valutrades.

lqdfx wins this category
FeaturelqdfxValutrades
Min. Deposit$250$0
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-F272Unregulated
Founded20172008
CountryPortugalUK
Clients200,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between lqdfx and Valutrades, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Valutrades has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at lqdfx). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Valutrades charges deposit fees; lqdfx does not. Overall, Valutrades scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Valutrades wins this category
FeaturelqdfxValutrades
Min. Deposit$250$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeaturelqdfxValutrades
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsiPhone,iOS,Mac,iPad,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how lqdfx and Valutrades 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. lqdfx scores higher overall in education and research.

lqdfx wins this category
FeaturelqdfxValutrades
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. lqdfx accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Valutrades supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). lqdfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. lqdfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

lqdfx wins this category
FeaturelqdfxValutrades
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 lqdfx and Valutrades offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. lqdfx supports 8 languages and Valutrades supports 2, giving lqdfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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