activtrades
ETX Capital
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while ETX Capital was established in 2002 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; ETX Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $100 at ETX Capital.
| Feature | activtrades | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F218 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2002 |
| Country | United States | UK |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades 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 $250 at activtrades). activtrades charges withdrawal fees while ETX Capital does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. activtrades applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ETX Capital does not. activtrades charges deposit fees; ETX Capital does not. Overall, ETX Capital scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ETX Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. activtrades supports social and copy trading features, which ETX Capital does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | activtrades | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | 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 activtrades 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | activtrades | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. activtrades 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). activtrades uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. activtrades scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | activtrades | 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 activtrades and ETX Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and ETX Capital supports 7, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | 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 |