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Deltastock

5.4/10

eOption

4.7/10
5/10WinnerRegulation3/10
2/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Deltastock was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while eOption was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Deltastock holds licences including Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), while eOption is regulated by Unregulated among others. Deltastock serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; eOption has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Deltastock and $500 at eOption.

Deltastock wins this category
FeatureDeltastockeOption
Min. Deposit$100$500
RegulationSecurities and Futures Commission (SFC)Unregulated
Founded19982008
CountryBulgariaUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Deltastock and eOption, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Deltastock has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at eOption). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Deltastock applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; eOption does not. Deltastock charges deposit fees; eOption does not. Overall, Deltastock scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Deltastock wins this category
FeatureDeltastockeOption
Min. Deposit$100$500
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Deltastock offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while eOption supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureDeltastockeOption
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDealBook (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web)

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Deltastock and eOption compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureDeltastockeOption
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Deltastock accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while eOption supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureDeltastockeOption
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Deltastock and eOption 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.

Tied
FeatureDeltastockeOption
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese