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eOption

4.7/10
XGLOBAL Markets logo

XGLOBAL Markets

5.6/10
3/10RegulationWinner5/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

eOption was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while XGLOBAL Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. eOption holds licences including Unregulated, while XGLOBAL Markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. eOption serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XGLOBAL Markets has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $500.

XGLOBAL Markets wins this category
FeatureeOptionXGLOBAL Markets
Min. Deposit$500$500
RegulationUnregulatedCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20082008
CountryUSACyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

Tied
FeatureeOptionXGLOBAL Markets
Min. Deposit$500$500
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

eOption offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while XGLOBAL Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how eOption and XGLOBAL Markets compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureeOptionXGLOBAL Markets
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
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 XGLOBAL Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureeOptionXGLOBAL Markets
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 XGLOBAL Markets 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
FeatureeOptionXGLOBAL Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese