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easyMarkets

8.4/10

state one stockbroking limited

7.6/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
8/10WinnerFees1/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
7.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while state one stockbroking limited was established in 2018 and is based in Anguilla. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while state one stockbroking limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; state one stockbroking limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $250 at state one stockbroking limited.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsstate one stockbroking limited
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)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-F309
Founded20032018
CountryCyprus, AustraliaAnguilla
Clients142,500+10,000+

Fees

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

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsstate one stockbroking limited
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

easyMarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while state one stockbroking limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. easyMarkets supports social and copy trading features, which state one stockbroking limited does not offer. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsstate one stockbroking limited
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 easyMarkets and state one stockbroking limited compare. easyMarkets runs regular live webinars; state one stockbroking limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. easyMarkets publishes daily market commentary; state one stockbroking limited does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. easyMarkets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsstate one stockbroking limited
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. easyMarkets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while state one stockbroking limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). state one stockbroking limited uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. state one stockbroking limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

state one stockbroking limited wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsstate one stockbroking limited
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both easyMarkets and state one stockbroking limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and state one stockbroking limited supports 8, giving state one stockbroking limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureeasyMarketsstate one stockbroking limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and PolishEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic