Robinhood
Traders Trust
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Overview
Robinhood was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in USA, while Traders Trust was established in 1998 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Robinhood serves 10,000,000+ clients worldwide; Traders Trust has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Robinhood and $100 at Traders Trust.
| Feature | Robinhood | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Founded | 2013 | 1998 |
| Country | USA | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Robinhood and Traders Trust, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Traders Trust). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Traders Trust applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Robinhood does not. Robinhood charges deposit fees; Traders Trust does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Robinhood | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Robinhood offers a proprietary platform, while Traders Trust 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. Traders Trust edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Robinhood | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Robinhood and Traders Trust 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.
| Feature | Robinhood | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Robinhood accepts 1 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer), while Traders Trust supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Traders Trust uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Traders Trust scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Robinhood | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | No | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Robinhood and Traders Trust offer live chat support. Traders Trust offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Robinhood supports 13 languages and Traders Trust supports 2, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Traders Trust scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Robinhood | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce | English, and Chinese |