Traders Trust
umarkets
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Overview
Traders Trust was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while umarkets was established in 2018 and is based in Bulgaria. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Traders Trust serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; umarkets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Traders Trust and $250 at umarkets.
| Feature | Traders Trust | umarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Financial Services Authority (FSA) | 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-F333 |
| Founded | 1998 | 2018 |
| Country | Cyprus | Bulgaria |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Traders Trust and umarkets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Traders Trust has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at umarkets). umarkets charges withdrawal fees while Traders Trust does not, giving Traders Trust an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Traders Trust scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Traders Trust | umarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Traders Trust offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while umarkets 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.
| Feature | Traders Trust | umarkets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Traders Trust and umarkets compare. Traders Trust runs regular live webinars; umarkets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Traders Trust publishes daily market commentary; umarkets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Traders Trust maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Traders Trust scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Traders Trust | umarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Traders Trust accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while umarkets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). umarkets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. umarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Traders Trust | umarkets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Traders Trust and umarkets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Traders Trust supports 2 languages and umarkets supports 8, giving umarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Traders Trust | umarkets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |