trio markets
Uphold
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Overview
trio markets was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Australia, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. trio markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. trio markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at trio markets and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | trio markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | 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 | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2015 | 2013 |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between trio markets and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at trio markets). trio markets charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. trio markets charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | trio markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
trio markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. trio markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | trio markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how trio markets and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; trio markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. trio markets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uphold does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. trio markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | trio markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. trio markets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). trio markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. trio markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | trio markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 trio markets and Uphold offer live chat support. trio markets offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. trio markets supports 8 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving trio markets broader global reach. trio markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | trio markets | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |