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speedtrader

7.9/10

swiss markets

7.7/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

speedtrader was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while swiss markets was established in 2012 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. speedtrader serves 3,500,000+ clients worldwide; swiss markets has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

speedtrader wins this category
Featurespeedtraderswiss markets
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial 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-F308Financial 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-F315
Founded20172012
CountryNetherlandsUSA
Clients3,500,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between speedtrader and swiss markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. swiss markets charges withdrawal fees while speedtrader does not, giving speedtrader an edge for frequent withdrawers. swiss markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; speedtrader does not. speedtrader charges deposit fees; swiss markets does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
Featurespeedtraderswiss markets
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

speedtrader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while swiss markets 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
Featurespeedtraderswiss markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 speedtrader and swiss markets 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. speedtrader scores higher overall in education and research.

speedtrader wins this category
Featurespeedtraderswiss markets
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. speedtrader accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while swiss markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featurespeedtraderswiss markets
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both speedtrader and swiss markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featurespeedtraderswiss markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic