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TopForex

7.8/10
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trio markets

7.6/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

TopForex was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while trio markets was established in 2015 and is based in Australia. TopForex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while trio markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. TopForex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; trio markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at TopForex and $250 at trio markets.

TopForex wins this category
FeatureTopForextrio markets
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)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
Founded20092015
CountryCyprusAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between TopForex and trio markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. TopForex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at trio markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. trio markets charges deposit fees; TopForex does not. Overall, TopForex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

TopForex wins this category
FeatureTopForextrio markets
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureTopForextrio markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, 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 TopForex and trio markets compare. TopForex runs regular live webinars; trio markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. TopForex publishes daily market commentary; trio markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. TopForex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. TopForex scores higher overall in education and research.

TopForex wins this category
FeatureTopForextrio markets
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. TopForex 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
FeatureTopForextrio 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 TopForex and trio markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. TopForex supports 2 languages and trio markets supports 8, giving trio markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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