ThinkMarkets
Uniglobe Markets
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Overview
ThinkMarkets was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Australia & United Kingdom, while Uniglobe Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Marshall Islands. ThinkMarkets holds licences including the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) with license no. 0250, while Uniglobe Markets is regulated by Unregulated among others. ThinkMarkets serves 475,000+ clients worldwide; Uniglobe Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at ThinkMarkets and $10 at Uniglobe Markets.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $10 |
| Regulation | the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) with license no. 0250, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with license no. 215/13, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA 629628) in the UK, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC 424700), the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa and the Financial Services Authority (FSA SD060) Seychelles. TF Global Markets (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 629628. TF GLobal Markets (Aust) Limited is the holder of Australian Financial Services Licence number 424700. TF GLobal Markets (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider (FSP No 49835). TF Global Markets Int Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, Firm Reference Number SD060 Seychelles | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2010 | 2008 |
| Country | Australia & United Kingdom | Marshall Islands |
| Clients | 475,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ThinkMarkets and Uniglobe Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ThinkMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $10 at Uniglobe Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ThinkMarkets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uniglobe Markets does not. Uniglobe Markets charges deposit fees; ThinkMarkets does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
ThinkMarkets offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Uniglobe Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. ThinkMarkets supports social and copy trading features, which Uniglobe Markets does not offer. Uniglobe Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5 and ThinkTrader | Windows ├é┬¼├ó╦åÔÇÿ MacOS X. Multiple Terminal. Android. IOS. |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ThinkMarkets and Uniglobe Markets compare. ThinkMarkets runs regular live webinars; Uniglobe Markets does not. ThinkMarkets has a video library; Uniglobe Markets does not. ThinkMarkets publishes daily market commentary; Uniglobe Markets does not. ThinkMarkets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uniglobe Markets does not. ThinkMarkets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ThinkMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ThinkMarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Uniglobe Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). ThinkMarkets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ThinkMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ThinkMarkets and Uniglobe Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ThinkMarkets supports 13 languages and Uniglobe Markets supports 2, giving ThinkMarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Czech, Greek, Indonesian, Thai, Malay, Italian, Arabic, German, Spanish and Japanese | English, and Chinese |