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Markets.com

7.1/10

patersons securities limited

6.6/10
10/10WinnerRegulation5/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
6.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Markets.com was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while patersons securities limited was established in 2015 and is based in United States. Markets.com holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while patersons securities limited is regulated by AFS Licence 234666 among others. Markets.com serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; patersons securities limited has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

Markets.com wins this category
FeatureMarkets.compatersons securities limited
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)AFS Licence 234666
Founded20082015
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Markets.com and patersons securities limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. patersons securities limited charges deposit fees; Markets.com does not. Overall, Markets.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Markets.com wins this category
FeatureMarkets.compatersons securities limited
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Markets.com offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while patersons securities limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureMarkets.compatersons securities limited
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Markets.com and patersons securities limited compare. patersons securities limited runs regular live webinars; Markets.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. patersons securities limited publishes daily market commentary; Markets.com does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. patersons securities limited maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. patersons securities limited scores higher overall in education and research.

patersons securities limited wins this category
FeatureMarkets.compatersons securities limited
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Markets.com accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal), while patersons securities limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). patersons securities limited uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. patersons securities limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

patersons securities limited wins this category
FeatureMarkets.compatersons securities limited
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Markets.com and patersons securities limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Markets.com supports 14 languages and patersons securities limited supports 8, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureMarkets.compatersons securities limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and TurkishEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic