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easyMarkets

8.4/10
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trio markets

7.6/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
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 trio markets was established in 2015 and is based in Australia. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while trio markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; trio markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $250 at trio markets.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketstrio markets
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-F330
Founded20032015
CountryCyprus, AustraliaAustralia
Clients142,500+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and trio markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. easyMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at trio markets). trio markets charges withdrawal fees while easyMarkets does not, giving easyMarkets an edge for frequent withdrawers. trio markets charges deposit fees; easyMarkets does not. Overall, easyMarkets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketstrio markets
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketstrio markets
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 trio markets compare. easyMarkets runs regular live webinars; trio markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. easyMarkets publishes daily market commentary; trio markets 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
FeatureeasyMarketstrio markets
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 trio markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). trio markets uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. trio markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

trio markets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketstrio markets
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 trio markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and trio markets supports 8, giving trio markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureeasyMarketstrio markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and PolishEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic