ETX Capital
global prime
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Overview
ETX Capital was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in UK, while global prime was established in 2018 and is based in United Kingdom. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. ETX Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; global prime has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ETX Capital and $250 at global prime.
| Feature | ETX Capital | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial 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-F249 |
| Founded | 2002 | 2018 |
| Country | UK | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETX Capital and global prime, 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 global prime). global prime charges withdrawal fees while ETX Capital does not, giving ETX Capital an edge for frequent withdrawers. global prime charges deposit fees; ETX Capital does not. Overall, ETX Capital scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ETX Capital | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ETX Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while global prime 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 | 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 | MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 ETX Capital and global prime compare. ETX Capital runs regular live webinars; global prime does not. Both provide video tutorials. ETX Capital publishes daily market commentary; global prime does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ETX Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ETX Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ETX Capital | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| 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 global prime supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). global prime uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. global prime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ETX Capital | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
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 global prime offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ETX Capital supports 7 languages and global prime supports 8, giving global prime broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ETX Capital | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |