afx group
Forex EE
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Overview
afx group was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Geneva, while Forex EE was established in 2008 and is based in Grenadines. afx group holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Forex EE is regulated by Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia among others. afx group serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; Forex EE has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at afx group and $100 at Forex EE.
| Feature | afx group | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F220 | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia |
| Founded | 2013 | 2008 |
| Country | Geneva | Grenadines |
| Clients | 14,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between afx group and Forex EE, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Forex EE has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at afx group). Forex EE charges withdrawal fees while afx group does not, giving afx group an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Forex EE scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | afx group | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
afx group offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Forex EE supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. afx group edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | afx group | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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 | MetaTrader 4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how afx group and Forex EE compare. afx group runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. afx group publishes daily market commentary; Forex EE does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. afx group maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. afx group scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | afx group | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. afx group accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Forex EE supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). afx group uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. afx group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | afx group | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both afx group and Forex EE offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. afx group supports 8 languages and Forex EE supports 2, giving afx group broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | afx group | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |