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Velocity Trade

8.7/10
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WellsTrade

6.7/10
10/10WinnerRegulation6/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
6/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Velocity Trade was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while WellsTrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Velocity Trade holds licences including Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC), while WellsTrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. Velocity Trade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; WellsTrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Velocity Trade and $30 at WellsTrade.

Velocity Trade wins this category
FeatureVelocity TradeWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$1$30
RegulationAustralian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC), BaFIN (German Federal Financial Services Authority ID: 10159853), Financial Markets Authority (FMA) of New Zealand, Financial Sector Conduct Authority of South Africa (FSCA) FSP No. 43295, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA Registered Number 497263)Unregulated
Founded20072008
CountryAustraliaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Velocity Trade and WellsTrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Velocity Trade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $30 at WellsTrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Velocity Trade applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; WellsTrade does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureVelocity TradeWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$1$30
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Velocity Trade offers MT4, while WellsTrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. WellsTrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

WellsTrade wins this category
FeatureVelocity TradeWellsTrade
MT4YesYes
MT5NoYes
cTraderNoYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mobile AppsiPhone,Tablet,Mac,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Velocity Trade and WellsTrade compare. Velocity Trade runs regular live webinars; WellsTrade does not. Velocity Trade has a video library; WellsTrade does not. Velocity Trade publishes daily market commentary; WellsTrade does not. Velocity Trade integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); WellsTrade does not. Velocity Trade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Velocity Trade scores higher overall in education and research.

Velocity Trade wins this category
FeatureVelocity TradeWellsTrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

Tied
FeatureVelocity TradeWellsTrade
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 Velocity Trade and WellsTrade 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
FeatureVelocity TradeWellsTrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese