CM Trading
ETX Capital
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Overview
CM Trading was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Seychelles, while ETX Capital was established in 2002 and is based in UK. CM Trading holds licences including Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), while ETX Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. CM Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ETX Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at CM Trading and $100 at ETX Capital.
| Feature | CM Trading | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2002 |
| Country | Seychelles | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CM Trading and ETX Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ETX Capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at CM Trading). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. CM Trading applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ETX Capital does not. Overall, ETX Capital scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | CM Trading | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
CM Trading offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ETX Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. CM Trading supports social and copy trading features, which ETX Capital does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | CM Trading | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mirror Trader, Sirix, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how CM Trading and ETX Capital compare. ETX Capital runs regular live webinars; CM Trading does not. Both provide video tutorials. ETX Capital publishes daily market commentary; CM Trading does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ETX Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ETX Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | CM Trading | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. CM Trading accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while ETX Capital supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). ETX Capital uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. ETX Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | CM Trading | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both CM Trading and ETX Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. CM Trading supports 2 languages and ETX Capital supports 7, giving ETX Capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | CM Trading | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin |