eOption
Intertrader
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Overview
eOption was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Intertrader was established in 2009 and is based in Gibraltar. eOption holds licences including Unregulated, while Intertrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. eOption serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Intertrader has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at eOption and $1 at Intertrader.
| Feature | eOption | Intertrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2009 |
| Country | USA | Gibraltar |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between eOption and Intertrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Intertrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at eOption). eOption charges withdrawal fees while Intertrader does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. eOption charges deposit fees; Intertrader does not. Overall, Intertrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | eOption | Intertrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
eOption offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Intertrader supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Intertrader supports social and copy trading features, which eOption does not offer. eOption edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | eOption | Intertrader |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how eOption and Intertrader compare. Intertrader runs regular live webinars; eOption does not. Both provide video tutorials. Intertrader publishes daily market commentary; eOption does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Intertrader maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Intertrader scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | eOption | Intertrader |
|---|---|---|
| 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. eOption accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Intertrader supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | eOption | Intertrader |
|---|---|---|
| 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 eOption and Intertrader 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 | eOption | Intertrader |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |