Comparison Firstrade vs IronFX

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare Firstrade vs IronFX. Which of them: Firstrade or IronFX a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. The commission fee of Firstrade on regular transactions of the stock exchange is $0, and IronFX has a commission fee of spreads from 0.3 pips, commissions of 0.10%. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are Firstrade provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, and IronFX provides customers with Stocks Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading. Concerning the platforms, Firstrade uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while IronFX uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, MT4, Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. Firstrade was founded in 1985 in United States, and it is regulated by SEC and FINRA. And IronFX was founded in 2010 in Cyprus, and it is regulated by FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSB. We can withdraw funds from Firstrade with the help of Bank Wire, and its withdrawal fee is $30 domestic US, $50 international. And IronFX provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is free. The withdrawal time for Firstrade is 2-3 business days, and that one for IronFX is 1 - 5 business days.

As a result, the rating of Firstrade is 3.9 stars versus that of IronFX of 4.8 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
Firstrade
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
IronFX
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
Firstrade
Stock
$0
ETFs
$0
Options
$0
Mutual Funds
$0
Bonds
$40
Forex Spreads
N/A
Futures
N/A
Metals
N/A
Cryptocurrency
N/A
IronFX
Stock
Spreads from 0.3 pips, commissions of 0.10%
ETFs
N/A
Options
N/A
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A
Forex Spreads
From 0.5 pips
Futures
Spreads from 0.5 pips
Metals
Spreads from 0.04 pips
Cryptocurrency
Spreads from 100 pips

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Firstrade
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
IronFX
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
Firstrade
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
IronFX
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account
Firstrade
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account
IronFX
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Firstrade
Android App
iOS App
IronFX
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Firstrade
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
IronFX
Minimum deposit
$100
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Firstrade
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
2-3 business days
Withdrawal Fee
$30 domestic US, $50 international
IronFX
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
1 - 5 business days
Withdrawal Fee
Free

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Firstrade
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1985
Regulated By
SEC and FINRA
IronFX
Сountry of Origin
Cyprus
Year Founded
2010
Regulated By
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSB

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Firstrade
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
No
IronFX
Phone
+44(0) 203 282 7777
Email
support@ironfx.com
Live Chat
Yes

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