aaafx
ETX Capital
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Overview
aaafx was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in United States, while ETX Capital was established in 2002 and is based in UK. aaafx holds licences including HCMC (Greece), while ETX Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. aaafx serves 60,000+ clients worldwide; ETX Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $300 at aaafx and $100 at ETX Capital.
| Feature | aaafx | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $100 |
| Regulation | HCMC (Greece), FSA (St Vincent & Grenadines) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2007 | 2002 |
| Country | United States | UK |
| Clients | 60,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between aaafx and ETX Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ETX Capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $300 at aaafx). aaafx charges withdrawal fees while ETX Capital does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. aaafx applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ETX Capital does not. Overall, ETX Capital scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | aaafx | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $300 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
aaafx offers MT4, while ETX Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. aaafx supports social and copy trading features, which ETX Capital does not offer. ETX Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | aaafx | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how aaafx and ETX Capital compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. ETX Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | aaafx | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. aaafx accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while ETX Capital supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). aaafx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. aaafx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | aaafx | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both aaafx and ETX Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. aaafx supports 8 languages and ETX Capital supports 7, giving aaafx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | aaafx | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin |