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eOption

4.7/10

Wealthfront

6/10
3/10RegulationWinner5/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

eOption was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Wealthfront was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Unregulated, among other authorities. eOption serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Wealthfront has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $500.

Wealthfront wins this category
FeatureeOptionWealthfront
Min. Deposit$500$500
RegulationUnregulatedUnregulated
Founded20082008
CountryUSAUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between eOption and Wealthfront, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $500. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. eOption charges deposit fees; Wealthfront does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureeOptionWealthfront
Min. Deposit$500$500
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

eOption offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Wealthfront supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Wealthfront supports social and copy trading features, which eOption does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureeOptionWealthfront
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDealBook (Desktop, Mobile, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Web)iPhone,Mac,iPad,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how eOption and Wealthfront compare. Wealthfront runs regular live webinars; eOption does not. Both provide video tutorials. Wealthfront publishes daily market commentary; eOption does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Wealthfront maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Wealthfront scores higher overall in education and research.

Wealthfront wins this category
FeatureeOptionWealthfront
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 Wealthfront supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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FeatureeOptionWealthfront
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both eOption and Wealthfront 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.

Tied
FeatureeOptionWealthfront
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese