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UFX

5.3/10

Valbury Capital

5.6/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

UFX was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Republic of Vanuatu, while Valbury Capital was established in 2008 and is based in UK. UFX holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Valbury Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. UFX serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valbury Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at UFX and $15000 at Valbury Capital.

Valbury Capital wins this category
FeatureUFXValbury Capital
Min. Deposit$500$15000
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20072008
CountryRepublic of VanuatuUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between UFX and Valbury Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Valbury Capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $15000 (vs $500 at UFX). UFX charges withdrawal fees while Valbury Capital does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Valbury Capital applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; UFX does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureUFXValbury Capital
Min. Deposit$500$15000
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

UFX offers MT5, cTrader, while Valbury Capital 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. Valbury Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Valbury Capital wins this category
FeatureUFXValbury Capital
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how UFX and Valbury Capital compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureUFXValbury Capital
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. UFX accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Valbury Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureUFXValbury Capital
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both UFX and Valbury Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureUFXValbury Capital
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese