orient financial brokers
Uphold
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Overview
orient financial brokers was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in United States, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. orient financial brokers holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. orient financial brokers serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at orient financial brokers and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| 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-F293 | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Clients | 200,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between orient financial brokers and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at orient financial brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
orient financial brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. orient financial brokers supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. orient financial brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how orient financial brokers and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. orient financial brokers publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. orient financial brokers integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. orient financial brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. orient financial brokers accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). 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 | orient financial brokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| 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 orient financial brokers and Uphold offer live chat support. orient financial brokers offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. orient financial brokers supports 8 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving orient financial brokers broader global reach. orient financial brokers scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |