Ellevest
z.com
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Overview
Ellevest was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while z.com was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Ellevest holds licences including Unregulated, while z.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ellevest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; z.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ellevest and $50 at z.com.
| Feature | Ellevest | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $50 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Country | USA | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ellevest and z.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ellevest has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $50 at z.com). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ellevest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; z.com does not. Ellevest charges deposit fees; z.com does not. Overall, z.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ellevest | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Ellevest offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while z.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. z.com supports social and copy trading features, which Ellevest does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Ellevest | z.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 | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ellevest and z.com compare. z.com runs regular live webinars; Ellevest does not. Both provide video tutorials. z.com publishes daily market commentary; Ellevest does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. z.com maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. z.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ellevest | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 z.com supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Ellevest | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 z.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ellevest | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |