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ETFinance

6/10

lqdfx

8.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

ETFinance was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while lqdfx was established in 2017 and is based in Portugal. ETFinance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while lqdfx is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. ETFinance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; lqdfx has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $215 at ETFinance and $250 at lqdfx.

lqdfx wins this category
FeatureETFinancelqdfx
Min. Deposit$215$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F272
Founded20182017
CountryCyprusPortugal
Clients10,000+200,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETFinance and lqdfx, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ETFinance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $215 (vs $250 at lqdfx). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ETFinance charges deposit fees; lqdfx does not. Overall, lqdfx scores higher on fees in our assessment.

lqdfx wins this category
FeatureETFinancelqdfx
Min. Deposit$215$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureETFinancelqdfx
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhoneMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ETFinance and lqdfx compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureETFinancelqdfx
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ETFinance accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while lqdfx supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). lqdfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. lqdfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

lqdfx wins this category
FeatureETFinancelqdfx
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ETFinance and lqdfx offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ETFinance supports 2 languages and lqdfx supports 8, giving lqdfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureETFinancelqdfx
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic