Etrade
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Overview
Etrade was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in United States, while global prime was established in 2018 and is based in United Kingdom. Etrade holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while global prime is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Etrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; global prime has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Etrade and $250 at global prime.
| Feature | Etrade | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | 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-F249 |
| Founded | 2012 | 2018 |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Etrade and global prime, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Etrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at global prime). global prime charges withdrawal fees while Etrade does not, giving Etrade an edge for frequent withdrawers. global prime charges deposit fees; Etrade does not. Overall, Etrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Etrade | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Etrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while global prime supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Etrade supports social and copy trading features, which global prime does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Etrade | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | cTrader, SocialTrading, webPlatform, DesktopPlatform, Proprietary . | MT4, 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 Etrade and global prime compare. Etrade runs regular live webinars; global prime does not. Both provide video tutorials. Etrade publishes daily market commentary; global prime does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Etrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Etrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Etrade | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Etrade accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while global prime supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). global prime uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. global prime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Etrade | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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 Etrade and global prime offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Etrade supports 2 languages and global prime supports 8, giving global prime broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Etrade | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |