Ellevest
Markets.com
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Overview
Ellevest was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Ellevest holds licences including Unregulated, while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Ellevest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ellevest and $250 at Markets.com.
| Feature | Ellevest | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Country | USA | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ellevest and Markets.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ellevest has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at Markets.com). Ellevest charges withdrawal fees while Markets.com does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ellevest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Markets.com does not. Ellevest charges deposit fees; Markets.com does not. Overall, Ellevest scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ellevest | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ellevest offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Markets.com supports social and copy trading features, which Ellevest does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Ellevest | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Windows, Android, Mac OS, iOS | MT4, MT5, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ellevest and Markets.com compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Ellevest | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ellevest accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ellevest | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ellevest and Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ellevest supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ellevest | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish |