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atc brokers

8.6/10
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Etrade

7.1/10
10/10WinnerRegulation5/10
1/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

atc brokers was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in United States, while Etrade was established in 2012 and is based in United States. atc brokers holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Etrade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. atc brokers serves 3,500,000+ clients worldwide; Etrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at atc brokers and $100 at Etrade.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersEtrade
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationFinancial 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-F224Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Founded20172012
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Clients3,500,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between atc brokers and Etrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Etrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at atc brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Etrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Etrade wins this category
Featureatc brokersEtrade
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

atc brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Etrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
Featureatc brokersEtrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appscTrader, SocialTrading, webPlatform, DesktopPlatform, Proprietary .

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how atc brokers and Etrade 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. atc brokers scores higher overall in education and research.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersEtrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. atc brokers accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Etrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). atc brokers uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. atc brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersEtrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both atc brokers and Etrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. atc brokers supports 8 languages and Etrade supports 2, giving atc brokers broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featureatc brokersEtrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese