Fortrade vs Questrade

Fortrade vs Questrade Comparison Table 2023
Fortrade Review 2023	Questrade Review 2023
Review 3.8	Review 3
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
Fortrade is a multi-asset, multi-regulated broker with branches regulated by the FCA, CySEC and ASIC among others. The brand offers trading opportunities on a wide range of instruments including stocks, bonds, commodities, forex, indices, cryptocurrencies and ETFs, with competitive fees and support for MetaTrader 4 and a proprietary platform.	Questrade is an award-winning Canadian investment platform offering self-directed and pre-built portfolios. Investors can access a suite of tax-free savings accounts, retirement plans, income funds and more. Regulated by CIRO, Questrade is an established broker, trusted by new and experienced investors.
Bonus Offer
	5 commission-free trades
Comment by Reviewer
"With strong regulatory oversight, helpful educational content and support for the market-leading MetaTrader 4 platform, Fortrade is a good pick for newer traders."	"Questrade is a top pick for Canadian clients with both long-term and short-term investment goals. The firm boasts competitive fees and a range of tax-efficient savings accounts."
Pros
Wide range of markets available including cryptos Comprehensive educational resources and content Strong regulation from FCA & CySEC Choice of platforms including MT4 Unlimited time demo account Online CFD trading APK	Transparent pricing structure with stocks starting from 1 cent per share and portfolio management fees from 0.25% An impressive range of 17 accounts, suitable for both long-term investment goals, as well as short-term saving Easy account opening with no set-up fees and a choice of flexible portfolio types, depending on risk appetite Dual currency self-directed accounts in CAD and USD for convenient and fee-free investing across US and Canadian exchanges Excellent mobile trading app for active equity or options traders, with advanced charting and order types, plus a strategy builder tool Comprehensive learning centre with goal-tracking advice, platform tutorials and investment webinars Trusted firm with oversight from the CIRO
Cons
Wider than average spreads on some assets Only one account type available Slow withdrawals	$1000 minimum deposit is high for beginners No fractional shares for lower entry requirements Canadian citizens accepted only No youth investment accounts
Awards
	#1 Investor Satisfaction 2020 - J.D. Power's Self Directed Investor Satisfaction Study Seal of Service Excellence 2019 - DALBAR
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, indices, shares, commodities, cryptocurrencies, DMAs, ETFs, bonds	Forex, CFDs, indices, shares, precious metals, mutual bonds, options, warrants, GICs, ETFs
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$1000
Trading Platforms
MT4 TradingCentral	Own
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard Neteller PayPal Skrill Visa Wire Transfer	Visa
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, NBRB, FSC, CIRO	CIRO
Margin Trading
Yes	No
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
Yes	No
MAM Account
Yes	No
PAMM Account
Yes	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	No
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	No
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	Yes
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
Yes	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$10
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq S&P 500 Shanghai Stock Exchange SIX Swiss Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange	Toronto Stock Exchange
Commodities
Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Oil Palladium Platinum Silver Sugar Wheat	Gold Silver
CFD Trading
Fortrade's list of leveraged CFDs covers a wide range of asset classes including forex, stocks, bonds, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies. Traders can access leverage up to 1:30 and will trade with zero commission, fast execution and low latency on MetaTrader 4 or the bespoke platform.	Trade a good range of CFDs on commodities, indices and more. Questrade offers advanced mobile and web trading platforms with top research features including Morningstar and Trading Central.
Leverage
1:30 (varies by entity)	1:3.33
FTSE Spread
2	N/A
GBPUSD Spread
2	2
Oil Spread
0.04	0.05
Stocks Spread
Variable	1 cent per share
Forex Trading
Fortrade offers 60+ currency pairs including a good selection of majors, minors and exotics. Trading takes place via MT4 or Fortrade's proprietary, low-latency terminal, and spreads on the USD/GBP pair average a reasonable 2 pips.	Access over 110 FX pairs with spreads from 0.8 pips and no inactivity fees. Seasoned traders can also unlock advanced market data packages with fee rebates and competitive pricing.
Forex App
The Fortrader mobile app can be used to trade 60+ currency pairs. Clients can also access daily market insights and manage deposits and withdrawals via the application. The forex trading app is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
GBPUSD Spread
2	2
EURUSD Spread
2	1.9
EURGBP Spread
3	2.1
Assets
60+	110+
Cryptocurrency
Fortrade offers CFD trading on the largest cryptos by market cap paired with USD. Crypto CFD availability depends on local regulations and they are not offered in jurisdictions including the UK due to restrictions.	Crypto trading not offered
Spread
Variable
Coins
BTC DSH LTC ETH
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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