EagleFX
swiss markets
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Overview
EagleFX was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Dominica, while swiss markets was established in 2012 and is based in USA. EagleFX holds licences including Unregulated, while swiss markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. EagleFX serves 5,000+ clients worldwide; swiss markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10 at EagleFX and $250 at swiss markets.
| Feature | EagleFX | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | 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-F315 |
| Founded | 2019 | 2012 |
| Country | Dominica | USA |
| Clients | 5,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between EagleFX and swiss markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. EagleFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $250 at swiss markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. swiss markets charges deposit fees; EagleFX does not. Overall, EagleFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | EagleFX | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
EagleFX offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while swiss markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. swiss markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | EagleFX | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how EagleFX and swiss markets compare. swiss markets runs regular live webinars; EagleFX does not. swiss markets has a video library; EagleFX does not. swiss markets publishes daily market commentary; EagleFX does not. swiss markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); EagleFX does not. swiss markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. swiss markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | EagleFX | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. EagleFX accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while swiss markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). swiss markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. swiss markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | EagleFX | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| 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 EagleFX and swiss markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. EagleFX supports 2 languages and swiss markets supports 8, giving swiss markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | EagleFX | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |