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Teletrade

6.7/10

tusarfx

8.3/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
3.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Teletrade was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while tusarfx was established in 2017 and is based in United States. Teletrade holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while tusarfx is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Teletrade serves 50,000+ clients worldwide; tusarfx has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Teletrade and $250 at tusarfx.

tusarfx wins this category
FeatureTeletradetusarfx
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID)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-F332
Founded20082017
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients50,000+142,500+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Teletrade and tusarfx, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Teletrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at tusarfx). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. tusarfx charges deposit fees; Teletrade does not. Overall, Teletrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Teletrade wins this category
FeatureTeletradetusarfx
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureTeletradetusarfx
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps (Ios & Android)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 Teletrade and tusarfx 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
FeatureTeletradetusarfx
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. Teletrade accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (Skrill, Neteller), while tusarfx supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tusarfx uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal among the two brokers. tusarfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

tusarfx wins this category
FeatureTeletradetusarfx
Bank TransferNoYes
Credit CardNoYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Teletrade and tusarfx offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Teletrade supports 15 languages and tusarfx supports 8, giving Teletrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureTeletradetusarfx
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, RussianEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic