Nabtrade
orbex
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Overview
Nabtrade was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while orbex was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. Nabtrade holds licences including Unregulated, while orbex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Nabtrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; orbex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Nabtrade and $250 at orbex.
| Feature | Nabtrade | orbex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | 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-F291 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2012 |
| Country | USA | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Nabtrade and orbex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Nabtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at orbex). orbex charges withdrawal fees while Nabtrade does not, giving Nabtrade an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Nabtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Nabtrade | orbex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Nabtrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while orbex supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Nabtrade supports social and copy trading features, which orbex does not offer. Nabtrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Nabtrade | orbex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Androoid, iPhone,Mac | MT4, 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 Nabtrade and orbex compare. Nabtrade runs regular live webinars; orbex does not. Both provide video tutorials. Nabtrade publishes daily market commentary; orbex does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Nabtrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Nabtrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Nabtrade | orbex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Nabtrade accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while orbex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). orbex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. orbex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Nabtrade | orbex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Nabtrade and orbex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Nabtrade supports 2 languages and orbex supports 8, giving orbex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Nabtrade | orbex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |