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easyMarkets

8.4/10
WellsTrade logo

WellsTrade

6.7/10
10/10WinnerRegulation6/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
7.5/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while WellsTrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while WellsTrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; WellsTrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $30 at WellsTrade.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$100$30
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Unregulated
Founded20032008
CountryCyprus, AustraliaUnited States
Clients142,500+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and WellsTrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. easyMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $30 at WellsTrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, WellsTrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

WellsTrade wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$100$30
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsWellsTrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsiPhone,Tablet,Mac,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how easyMarkets and WellsTrade compare. easyMarkets runs regular live webinars; WellsTrade does not. easyMarkets has a video library; WellsTrade does not. easyMarkets publishes daily market commentary; WellsTrade does not. easyMarkets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); WellsTrade does not. easyMarkets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsWellsTrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

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 WellsTrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). easyMarkets uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. easyMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

easyMarkets wins this category
FeatureeasyMarketsWellsTrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both easyMarkets and WellsTrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and WellsTrade supports 2, giving easyMarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureeasyMarketsWellsTrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and PolishEnglish, and Chinese