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Saxo Markets

6.1/10
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trio markets

7.6/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Saxo Markets was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Denmark, while trio markets was established in 2015 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Saxo Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; trio markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $6500 at Saxo Markets and $250 at trio markets.

trio markets wins this category
FeatureSaxo Marketstrio markets
Min. Deposit$6500$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)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-F330
Founded20122015
CountryDenmarkAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Saxo Markets and trio markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. trio markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $6500 at Saxo Markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Saxo Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; trio markets does not. trio markets charges deposit fees; Saxo Markets does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureSaxo Marketstrio markets
Min. Deposit$6500$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Saxo Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while trio markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Saxo Markets supports social and copy trading features, which trio markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureSaxo Marketstrio markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 Saxo Markets and trio markets compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureSaxo Marketstrio markets
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Saxo Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while trio markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). trio markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. trio markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

trio markets wins this category
FeatureSaxo Marketstrio markets
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Saxo Markets and trio markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Saxo Markets supports 2 languages and trio markets supports 8, giving trio markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureSaxo Marketstrio markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic