Alpha Capital Markets
Forex EE
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Overview
Alpha Capital Markets was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while Forex EE was established in 2008 and is based in Grenadines. Alpha Capital Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while Forex EE is regulated by Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia among others. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Forex EE has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $100 at Forex EE.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia |
| Founded | 1999 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | Grenadines |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alpha Capital Markets and Forex EE, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Alpha Capital Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Forex EE). Forex EE charges withdrawal fees while Alpha Capital Markets does not, giving Alpha Capital Markets an edge for frequent withdrawers. Alpha Capital Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Forex EE does not. Overall, Alpha Capital Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Alpha Capital Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Forex EE supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Alpha Capital Markets supports social and copy trading features, which Forex EE does not offer. Alpha Capital Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | 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 | Metatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available. | MetaTrader 4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Alpha Capital Markets and Forex EE compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Alpha Capital Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Forex EE supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Alpha Capital Markets and Forex EE offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |