Trading212
Zacks Trade
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Overview
Trading212 was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in UK, while Zacks Trade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Trading212 holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Zacks Trade is regulated by Unregulated among others. Trading212 serves 1,500,000+ clients worldwide; Zacks Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Trading212 and $2500 at Zacks Trade.
| Feature | Trading212 | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $2500 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2006 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 1,500,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Trading212 and Zacks Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Trading212 has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $2500 at Zacks Trade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Zacks Trade charges deposit fees; Trading212 does not. Overall, Trading212 scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Trading212 | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $2500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Trading212 offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Zacks Trade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Trading212 supports social and copy trading features, which Zacks Trade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Trading212 | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Android,iPhone/iPad,Tablet |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Trading212 and Zacks Trade compare. Zacks Trade runs regular live webinars; Trading212 does not. Both provide video tutorials. Zacks Trade publishes daily market commentary; Trading212 does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Zacks Trade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Zacks Trade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Trading212 | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Trading212 accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill), while Zacks Trade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Trading212 uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. Trading212 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Trading212 | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Trading212 and Zacks Trade offer live chat support. Zacks Trade offers phone support; Trading212 does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Trading212 supports 13 languages and Zacks Trade supports 2, giving Trading212 broader global reach. Zacks Trade scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Trading212 | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | No | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, German, Netherlands, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Romanian, Turkish | English, and Chinese |