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3.73/10
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Minimum deposit:
  • No
Trading platform:
  • Forte (the ForteBank mobile apps)
Regulation:
  • ARDFM and AIFC
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Our Evaluation of ForteFinance

3.73/10
TU Overall Score
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ForteFinance is a broker with higher-than-average risk and the TU Overall Score of 3.73 out of 10. Having reviewed trading opportunities offered by the company and reviews posted by ForteFinance clients on our website, Traders Union expert Anton Kharitonov recommends users to consider a more reliable broker with better conditions, as, according to reviews, many clients of this broker are not satisfied with the company’s work.

Brief Look at ForteFinance

ForteFinance is a subdivision of ForteBank. The bank was established in 1999 and is among the top 5 major banks of Kazakhstan. In 2020, ForteFinance acquired the ARDFM (the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market) license number 3.2.242/18 and in 2021 — the AIFC (Astana International Financial Center) license number AFSA-A-LA-2021-0016. ForteFinance specializes in providing brokerage services, asset management, and corporate finance services. The broker is a registered member of KASE (Kazakhstan Stock Exchange) and AIX (Astana International Exchange). Also, it offers access to international and over-the-counter (OTC) markets.

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ForteFinance Trading Conditions

Your capital is at risk.  79.43% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. ForteFinance and its affiliates do not target EU/EEA/UK clients. It is the user's responsibility to ensure that any use of the website or services adhere to local laws or regulations. Please be aware that you are able to receive investment services at your own exclusive initiative only, ensuring you fully understand all the risks involved.

💻 Trading platform: Forte (the ForteBank mobile apps)
📊 Accounts: Brokerage
💰 Account currency: KZT, USD, EUR, and other currencies
💵 Deposit / Withdrawal: Bank transfers
🚀 Minimum deposit: Any amount
⚖️ Leverage: No
💼 PAMM-accounts: No
📈️ Min Order: No
💱 EUR/USD spread: 0,10 pips
🔧 Instruments: Securities listed on KASE, AIX, and international exchanges, OTC financial instruments, mutual funds, and repos
💹 Margin Call / Stop Out: No
🏛 Liquidity provider: No
📱 Mobile trading: Yes
➕ Affiliate program: No
📋 Order execution: Market
⭐ Trading features: Lower trading fees for ForteBank clients
🎁 Contests and bonuses: No

ForteFinance allows retail traders to independently trade securities on global stock exchanges or to transfer their capital under trust management. ForteBank clients pay lower fees for trading financial instruments than other traders. 0.05%-0.10% of the trade amount, but not less than KZT 5,000 is withheld for trading on KASE, AIX, and international exchanges. Fees for repos (repurchase agreements) are 0.25%-0.50% of the position size.

ForteFinance Key Parameters Evaluation

User Satisfaction i

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6.4/10

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cisyarereJX
1 year ago

I have been using ForteFinance services for about six months. Before that, I was an active ForteBank client for over three years and as soon as its brokerage division appeared, I immediately tested it. I like the fees and the quality of its service. The choice of securities is good and their analysis is available directly in the mobile apps. I also fund my account via the Forte app and the money is credited within several hours. I haven’t used management services yet, since I need to increase my portfolio. I trade stocks on KASE and AMEX (American Stock Exchange), but I think of starting trading on EU markets.

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yopi_lasworo
1 year ago

I liked the brokerage services stated on the ForteFinance website. I called the company to ask about fees and the minimum investment amount. They allowed me to start with any amount and didn’t charge fees for opening the account. I think that the fee of 0.5% of the position size is acceptable for profitable trading. Perhaps, it’s higher than other international brokers offer, but you spend more on fund transfers with them. The local broker is better for me, since I can always call or visit its office.

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trainnahuntee
1 year ago

I never trade by phone with ForteFinance. I don’t even know how much this service costs, but usually it is paid. I like the Forte mobile app — it is functional, fast, and it froze only once. Previously, research was regularly published on the broker’s website, but now there is none. All analytics are now available in the mobile app, which is even more convenient. The range of available markets is huge, but I trade stocks on our local KASE.

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shahedswiss
1 year ago

Today, ForteFinance is my main broker. I use it to trade on exchanges of Kazakhstan and the U.S. I like its large choice of financial instruments with transparent fee calculation. It is possible to deposit KZT and other currencies, which allows traders to save on conversion when trading on foreign exchanges. If you are a ForteBank client, fees for all markets are 0.5% of the trade amount. I have used this bank’s services for a long time, so I’m confident in its reliability, as well as in the reliability of ForteFinance.

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daframa
1 year ago

Trading accounts at ForteFinance are funded only by bank transfers, which is a disadvantage. Bank cards or electronic payments are not available. However, money is credited within a day. Withdrawals take longer, but not more than three days. If any trade seems doubtful, I call the broker and request information on it. Managers are always polite and fulfill my requests as responsibly as possible. The Forte mobile app is fast and convenient.

Score:
We evaluate brokers' safety based on several key criteria. The highest value is placed on regulation, especially Tier 1 regulation, which ensures adherence to stringent standards set by top financial authorities like the FCA in the UK, CFTC in the US, CySEc and BaFin (EU) or ASIC (Australia). High scores are also given for participation in investor protection funds, which safeguard clients' funds in case of broker insolvency. Learn the assessment criteria
1.5/10

Regulation and safety

ForteFinance has a safety score of 1.5/10, which corresponds to a Low security level. The safest brokers are those with Tier-1 regulation, a long history (over 10 years in the market), and participation in investor compensation schemes.

Advantages
  • Negative balance protection
Disadvantages
  • Not tier-1 regulated
  • Not regulated
  • Track record of less than 8 years

ForteFinance Security Factors

Foundation date -
Negative balance protection Yes
Verification (KYC) Yes

ForteFinance is Not a Regulated Broker

Attention! It's your choice to work with regulated or unregulated brokers, but please consider the risks carefully. Unregulated brokers might offer lower fees and flexible trading options, but they lack investor protection, have a higher fraud risk, and no guarantee of withdrawals. Thoroughly research before deciding.
Score:
We evaluate brokers' fees and spreads by assessing the costs associated with Standard and ECN/Raw spread accounts, including commissions and spreads. Additionally, our evaluation considers extra fees such as deposit/withdrawal charges and inactivity fees. Learn the assessment criteria
7/10

Commissions and fees

The trading and non-trading commissions of broker ForteFinance have been analyzed and rated as Medium with a fees score of 7/10. Additionally, these commissions were compared with those of the top two competitors, Pepperstone and OANDA, to provide the most comprehensive information.

Advantages
  • Tight EUR/USD market spread
  • No inactivity fee
  • No deposit fee
  • No withdrawal fee
Disadvantages
  • Above-average Forex trading fees

Trading Fees and Spread

Below, we evaluated and compared the trading commissions of ForteFinance with those of two competitors. We focused on the spreads and other transaction fees directly associated with executing trades (e.g commission per lot on an ECN account). This comparison aimed to provide a clear understanding of the cost efficiency of each broker.

Standard Account Spread

For Standard accounts, ForteFinance’s commissions are part of the floating spread, which varies with market conditions. Typical values are provided, but during high volatility, the spread may exceed these.

ForteFinance Standard spreads

ForteFinance Pepperstone OANDA
EUR/USD min, pips 1,2 0,5 0,1
EUR/USD max, pips 1,6 1,5 0,5
GPB/USD min, pips 1,6 0,4 0,1
GPB/USD max, pips 2,0 1,4 0,5

RAW/ECN Account Commission And Spread

The spread on ECN/RAW accounts is market-based and fluctuates, with average values given during active hours. It may vary during volatility spikes. A commission per lot is also charged.

ForteFinance RAW/ECN spreads

ForteFinance Pepperstone OANDA
Commission ($ per lot) 3,50 3 3,5
EUR/USD avg spread 0,10 0,1 0,15
GBP/USD avg spread 0,30 0,15 0,2

Non-Trading Fees

We conducted a detailed analysis of the non-trading fees associated with ForteFinance. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the additional costs that may impact traders beyond regular trading activities.

ForteFinance Non-Trading Fees

ForteFinance Pepperstone OANDA
Deposit fee, % 0 0 0
Withdrawal fee, % 0 0 0
Withdrawal fee, USD 0 0 0-15
Inactivity fee ($, per month) 0 0 0
Score:
3.5/10

Account types

To start investing in securities through ForteFinance, open an account at their office. There are no multiple account types to choose from - every client is given access to a single brokerage account for trading various investment instruments.

Account Types:

Account Type
Description
Brokerage
This account type allows trading on the Kazakhstan stock exchanges and provides access to global markets. The base currencies available are KZT, USD, and EUR, but traders can request other currencies if needed. There is no specific minimum deposit required, but it should be sufficient to purchase assets and cover trading and brokerage fees.

Like many stockbrokers, ForteFinance does not offer demo accounts. To minimize risks at the beginning of trading, traders can buy and sell fractional shares instead of whole ones.

Score:
This section assesses the efficiency, speed, and affordability of brokers’ transaction processes, focusing on available methods, currencies, and fees. For further details, please refer to our data-focused methodology
4/10

Deposit and withdrawal

ForteFinance received a Low score for the efficiency and convenience of its deposit and withdrawal processes.

ForteFinance offers limited payment options and accessibility, which may impact its competitiveness.

Advantages
  • No deposit fee
  • Minimum deposit below industry average
  • No withdrawal fee
  • Low minimum withdrawal requirement
Disadvantages
  • Limited deposit and withdrawal flexibility, leading to higher costs
  • BTC not available as a base account currency
  • BTC payments not accepted

What are ForteFinance deposit and withdrawal options?

ForteFinance offers a limited selection of deposit and withdrawal methods, including Bank Wire. This limitation may restrict flexibility for users, making ForteFinance less competitive for those seeking diverse payment options.

ForteFinance Deposit and Withdrawal Methods vs Competitors

ForteFinance Plus500 Pepperstone
Bank Wire Yes Yes Yes
Bank card No Yes Yes
PayPal No Yes Yes
Wise No No No
BTC No No No

What are ForteFinance base account currencies?

A wide range of base account currencies minimizes the need for currency conversion, potentially reducing transaction costs for clients worldwide. ForteFinance supports the following base account currencies:

What are ForteFinance's minimum deposit and withdrawal amounts?

The minimum deposit on ForteFinance is $1, while the minimum withdrawal amount is $1. These minimums may vary depending on the chosen account type and payment method. For specific details, please contact ForteFinance’s support team.

Score:
The evaluation in this section is based on the TU methodology and reflects the total number and variety of tradable assets offered by the broker, including Forex currency pairs. It also considers the availability of passive income tools such as PAMM accounts, copy trading, and similar services. All information is obtained from publicly available sources and may change.
2/10

Markets and tradable assets

ForteFinance offers a limited selection of trading assets compared to the market average. The platform supports 0 assets in total, including 15 Forex pairs.

Advantages
  • Copy trading platform
  • Multiple markets
Disadvantages
  • Crypto trading not available
  • Small selection of currency pairs

Supported markets vs top competitors

We have compared the range of assets and markets supported by ForteFinance with its competitors, making it easier for you to find the perfect fit.

ForteFinance Plus500 Pepperstone
Currency pairs 15 60 90
Total tradable assets 2800 1200
Stocks No Yes Yes
Commodity futures No Yes Yes
Crypto No Yes Yes
Stock indices No Yes Yes
Options No Yes No

Investment options

We also explored the trading assets and products ForteFinance offers for beginner traders and investors who prefer not to engage in active trading.

ForteFinance Plus500 Pepperstone
Bonds No No No
ETFs No Yes Yes
Copy trading Yes No Yes
PAMM investing No No Yes
Managed accounts No No No

Contacts

Registration address 46 Sauran Str., office 201, Astana 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan, Z05T2Y2
Regulation ARDFM and AIFC Licence number:
3.2.242/18 and AFSA-A-LA-2021-0016
Official site finance.forte.kz
Contacts
+7 (717) 298 29 07, +7 (7172) 59 99 99, +7 (701) 090 90 19

Comparison of ForteFinance with other Brokers

ForteFinance Eightcap XM Group RoboForex IC Markets Kama Capital
Trading
platform
Forte (the ForteBank mobile apps) MT4, MT5, TradingView MT4, MT5, MobileTrading, XM App MT4, MT5, R MobileTrader, R StocksTrader, R WebTrader MT4, cTrader, MT5, TradingView MetaTrader5
Min deposit $1 $100 $5 $10 $200 No
Leverage No From 1:30
to 1:500
From 1:1
to 1:30
From 1:1
to 1:2000
From 1:1
to 1:500
From 1:1
to 1:400
Trust management No No No No No No
Accrual of % on the balance No No No 10.00% No No
Spread From 0 points From 0 points From 0.8 points From 0 points From 0 points From 0 points
Level of margin call
/ stop out
No 80%  /  50% 100%  /  50% 60%  /  40% 100%  /  50% 20%  /  No
Order Execution Market Execution Market Execution Market Execution Market Execution, Instant Execution Market Execution Market Execution
No deposit bonus No No No No No No
Cent accounts No No No Yes No Yes

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