Ellevest
XTB
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Overview
Ellevest was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while XTB was established in 2002 and is based in Poland. Ellevest holds licences including Unregulated, while XTB is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ellevest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XTB has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ellevest and $0 at XTB.
| Feature | Ellevest | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA number FRN 522157, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CySEC Licence Number: 169/12, Comisi├ó╦å┼í├óÔÇ░┬Ñn Nacional del Mercado de Valores, Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego |
| Founded | 2008 | 2002 |
| Country | USA | Poland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ellevest and XTB, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. XTB has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Ellevest). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ellevest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; XTB does not. Ellevest charges deposit fees; XTB does not. Overall, XTB scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ellevest | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Ellevest offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while XTB supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. XTB supports social and copy trading features, which Ellevest does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Ellevest | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror Trader, 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 XTB compare. XTB runs regular live webinars; Ellevest does not. Both provide video tutorials. XTB publishes daily market commentary; Ellevest does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. XTB maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. XTB scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ellevest | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| 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 XTB supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). XTB uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. XTB scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ellevest | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ellevest and XTB offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ellevest supports 2 languages and XTB supports 12, giving XTB broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ellevest | XTB |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, and Turkish |