amarkets
EagleFX
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Overview
amarkets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while EagleFX was established in 2019 and is based in Dominica. amarkets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while EagleFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. amarkets serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; EagleFX has 5,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at amarkets and $10 at EagleFX.
| Feature | amarkets | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $10 |
| 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-F223 | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2016 | 2019 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Dominica |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 5,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between amarkets and EagleFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. EagleFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $250 at amarkets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. EagleFX applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; amarkets does not. amarkets charges deposit fees; EagleFX does not. Overall, EagleFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | amarkets | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
amarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while EagleFX supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. amarkets offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for EagleFX is limited. EagleFX supports social and copy trading features, which amarkets does not offer. amarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | amarkets | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how amarkets and EagleFX compare. amarkets has a video library; EagleFX does not. amarkets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); EagleFX does not. amarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | amarkets | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. amarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while EagleFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). amarkets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. amarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | amarkets | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 amarkets and EagleFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. amarkets supports 8 languages and EagleFX supports 2, giving amarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | amarkets | EagleFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |