Detailed side-by-side analysis
Best for Beginners
eToro
$50.00Tightest Spreads
Fortrade
Average spread for EUR/USD is around 2 pips pipsHighest Leverage
Fortrade
1:up to 1:200Best Rated
eToro
Mobile Trading
Both
✓✓Regulation
CySEC (Cyprus), FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
Israel (Global HQ)
Overall Rating
Regulation
FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), IIROC (Canada), FSC (Mauritius)
Founded
N/A
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Overall Rating
| Feature | eToro | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Average Spreads | From 1 pip (forex majors); variable on CFDs/stocks | Average spread for EUR/USD is around 2 pips |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:30 | up to 1:200 |
| Commission | None | None |
cTrader
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Available
Social Trading
Available
MetaTrader 4, WebTrader
Mobile Trading
Available
Web Trading
Available
VPS Hosting
Not Available
Social Trading
Available
Deposit Methods
Credit/Debit Cards (Visa/Mastercard), PayPal, Bank Wire Transfer, Neteller, Skrill, Trustly, ClearPay
Withdrawal Methods
Bank Wire Transfer, PayPal, Credit/Debit Cards, Neteller, SkrillPayment Methods: USD/GBP/EUR accounts; supports local currencies in EEA/UK to avoid FX fees
Withdrawal Fee
None
Deposit Methods
Funds can be added using credit or debit cards (Visa, MasterCard), bank wire transfers, or e-wallets such as Skrill and Neteller. Deposits are usually processed instantly for cards and e-wallets, with the only minimum being the $100 required to open an account.
Withdrawal Methods
Withdrawals follow the same options, but cards are limited to the original deposit amount. Excess funds go via wire transfer or e-wallets. Processing takes 1-5 business days, and there are no fees from the broker.
Withdrawal Fee
None
Support Languages
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Turkish (20+ total)
Support Channels
24/5 live chat, email, ticket system; multilingual phone in select regions
Account Manager
Available
Support Languages
The platform and support are available in over 15 languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Croatian, Bosnian, Hungarian, and Macedonian.
Support Channels
Customer Support: Fortrade provides support 24 hours a day, 5 days a week through live chat (instant), email, and phone with multiple international lines.
Account Manager
Not Available
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