eOption
NordFX
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Overview
eOption was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while NordFX was established in 2008 and is based in Mauritius. eOption holds licences including Unregulated, while NordFX is regulated by VFSC (15008) among others. eOption serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; NordFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at eOption and $10 at NordFX.
| Feature | eOption | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $10 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | VFSC (15008) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Country | USA | Mauritius |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between eOption and NordFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. NordFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $500 at eOption). eOption charges withdrawal fees while NordFX does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. NordFX applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; eOption does not. eOption charges deposit fees; NordFX does not. Overall, NordFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | eOption | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
eOption offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while NordFX supports MT4, MT5. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. NordFX supports social and copy trading features, which eOption does not offer. eOption edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | eOption | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | DealBook (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web) | MT4, MT5, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how eOption and NordFX compare. Both provide video tutorials. eOption integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); NordFX does not. NordFX scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | eOption | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 NordFX supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). NordFX uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. NordFX scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | eOption | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 eOption and NordFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. eOption supports 2 languages and NordFX supports 13, giving NordFX broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | eOption | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Farsi, Indonesian, Thai, Sinhalese, Vietnamese, Malay |