amarkets
Xtrade
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Overview
amarkets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Xtrade was established in 2003 and is based in Australia. amarkets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Xtrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. amarkets serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Xtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at amarkets and $1 at Xtrade.
| Feature | amarkets | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| 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 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2003 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Australia |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between amarkets and Xtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Xtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at amarkets). amarkets charges withdrawal fees while Xtrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. amarkets charges deposit fees; Xtrade does not. Overall, Xtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | amarkets | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
amarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Xtrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | amarkets | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not available |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how amarkets and Xtrade compare. amarkets has a video library; Xtrade does not. amarkets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Xtrade does not. amarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | amarkets | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. amarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | amarkets | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Not available |
| Credit Card | Yes | Not available |
| PayPal | Yes | Not available |
| Skrill | Yes | Not available |
| Neteller | Yes | Not available |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both amarkets and Xtrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. amarkets offers multilingual support. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | amarkets | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | Not available |