Xtrade
zulutrade
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Overview
Xtrade was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Australia, while zulutrade was established in 2019 and is based in Geneva. Xtrade holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while zulutrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Xtrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; zulutrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Xtrade and $250 at zulutrade.
| Feature | Xtrade | zulutrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | 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-F334 |
| Founded | 2003 | 2019 |
| Country | Australia | Geneva |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Xtrade and zulutrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Xtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at zulutrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Xtrade charges deposit fees; zulutrade does not. Overall, Xtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Xtrade | zulutrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Xtrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while zulutrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. zulutrade supports social and copy trading features, which Xtrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Xtrade | zulutrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Not available | 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 Xtrade and zulutrade compare. zulutrade runs regular live webinars; Xtrade does not. zulutrade has a video library; Xtrade does not. zulutrade publishes daily market commentary; Xtrade does not. zulutrade integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Xtrade does not. zulutrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. zulutrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Xtrade | zulutrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. zulutrade uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. zulutrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Xtrade | zulutrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Not available | Yes |
| Credit Card | Not available | Yes |
| PayPal | Not available | Yes |
| Skrill | Not available | Yes |
| Neteller | Not available | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Xtrade and zulutrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. zulutrade offers multilingual support. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Xtrade | zulutrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | Not available | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |