Skilling
stforex
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Overview
Skilling was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while stforex was established in 2019 and is based in Portugal. Skilling holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while stforex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Skilling serves 5,000+ clients worldwide; stforex has 14,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Skilling and $250 at stforex.
| Feature | Skilling | stforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 357/18, Financial Services Authority (FSA) under license No. SD042 | 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-F310 |
| Founded | 2016 | 2019 |
| Country | Cyprus | Portugal |
| Clients | 5,000+ | 14,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Skilling and stforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Skilling has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at stforex). stforex charges withdrawal fees while Skilling does not, giving Skilling an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Skilling scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Skilling | stforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Skilling offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while stforex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Skilling supports social and copy trading features, which stforex does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Skilling | stforex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, 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 Skilling and stforex 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 | Skilling | stforex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Skilling accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while stforex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). stforex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. stforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Skilling | stforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Skilling and stforex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Skilling supports 2 languages and stforex supports 8, giving stforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Skilling | stforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |