OptionWeb
orient financial brokers
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Overview
OptionWeb was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while orient financial brokers was established in 2014 and is based in United States. OptionWeb holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while orient financial brokers is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. OptionWeb serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; orient financial brokers has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at OptionWeb and $250 at orient financial brokers.
| Feature | OptionWeb | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | 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-F293 |
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
| Country | Cyprus | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between OptionWeb and orient financial brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. OptionWeb has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at orient financial brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, OptionWeb scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | OptionWeb | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
OptionWeb offers MT5, cTrader, while orient financial brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. orient financial brokers supports social and copy trading features, which OptionWeb does not offer. orient financial brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | OptionWeb | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 OptionWeb and orient financial brokers compare. orient financial brokers runs regular live webinars; OptionWeb does not. Both provide video tutorials. orient financial brokers publishes daily market commentary; OptionWeb does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. orient financial brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. orient financial brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | OptionWeb | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. OptionWeb accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while orient financial brokers supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). orient financial brokers uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. orient financial brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | OptionWeb | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 OptionWeb and orient financial brokers offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. OptionWeb supports 2 languages and orient financial brokers supports 8, giving orient financial brokers broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | OptionWeb | orient financial brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |