B

Plus500

8.3/10

Ustocktrade

7.4/10
10/10WinnerRegulation6/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
8/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Plus500 was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Israel, while Ustocktrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Plus500 holds licences including Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), while Ustocktrade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. Plus500 serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Ustocktrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Plus500 and $0 at Ustocktrade.

Plus500 wins this category
FeaturePlus500Ustocktrade
Min. Deposit$100$0
RegulationPlus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), Plus500CY Ltd authorized & regulated by CySEC (#250/14), Plus500AU Pty Ltd (ACN 153301681), ASIC in Australia AFSL #417727, FMA in New Zealand, FSP #486026 and Authorised Financial Services Provider in South Africa FSP #47546Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded20082008
CountryIsraelUnited States
Clients1,000,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Plus500 and Ustocktrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ustocktrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Plus500). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Plus500 applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ustocktrade does not. Overall, Ustocktrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ustocktrade wins this category
FeaturePlus500Ustocktrade
Min. Deposit$100$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Plus500 offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ustocktrade supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Plus500 supports social and copy trading features, which Ustocktrade does not offer. Plus500 edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Plus500 wins this category
FeaturePlus500Ustocktrade
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Plus500 and Ustocktrade 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeaturePlus500Ustocktrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Plus500 accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill), while Ustocktrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Plus500 uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. Plus500 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Plus500 wins this category
FeaturePlus500Ustocktrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Plus500 and Ustocktrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Plus500 supports 15 languages and Ustocktrade supports 2, giving Plus500 broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeaturePlus500Ustocktrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Hebrew, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese