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ETX Capital

7.6/10
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fx open

8/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
6/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

ETX Capital was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in UK, while fx open was established in 2019 and is based in Puerto Rico. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. ETX Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx open has 60,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ETX Capital and $250 at fx open.

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FeatureETX Capitalfx open
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)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-F238
Founded20022019
CountryUKPuerto Rico
Clients10,000+60,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETX Capital and fx open, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ETX Capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at fx open). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, ETX Capital scores higher on fees in our assessment.

ETX Capital wins this category
FeatureETX Capitalfx open
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureETX Capitalfx open
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 ETX Capital and fx open 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. ETX Capital scores higher overall in education and research.

ETX Capital wins this category
FeatureETX Capitalfx open
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

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 fx open supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx open uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. fx open scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx open wins this category
FeatureETX Capitalfx open
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerYesYes

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 fx open offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ETX Capital supports 7 languages and fx open supports 8, giving fx open broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureETX Capitalfx open
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and MandarinEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic