ETX Capital
First Trade
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Overview
ETX Capital was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in UK, while First Trade was established in 2008 and is based in USA. ETX Capital holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while First Trade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. ETX Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; First Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ETX Capital and $5 at First Trade.
| Feature | ETX Capital | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $5 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
| Founded | 2002 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETX Capital and First Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ETX Capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $5 at First Trade). First Trade charges withdrawal fees while ETX Capital does not, giving ETX Capital an edge for frequent withdrawers. First Trade charges deposit fees; ETX Capital does not. Overall, First Trade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ETX Capital | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ETX Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while First Trade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | ETX Capital | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4,WEB |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ETX Capital and First Trade 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.
| Feature | ETX Capital | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ETX Capital accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while First Trade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). ETX Capital uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. ETX Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ETX Capital | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ETX Capital and First Trade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ETX Capital supports 7 languages and First Trade supports 2, giving ETX Capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ETX Capital | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin | English, and Chinese |