ETX Capital
m1 finance
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Overview
ETX Capital was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in UK, while m1 finance was established in 2018 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. ETX Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; m1 finance has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ETX Capital and $250 at m1 finance.
| Feature | ETX Capital | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F273 |
| Founded | 2002 | 2018 |
| Country | UK | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETX Capital and m1 finance, 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 m1 finance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. m1 finance charges deposit fees; ETX Capital does not. Overall, ETX Capital scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ETX Capital | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
ETX Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while m1 finance supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. m1 finance supports social and copy trading features, which ETX Capital does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | ETX Capital | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 m1 finance compare. ETX Capital runs regular live webinars; m1 finance does not. Both provide video tutorials. ETX Capital publishes daily market commentary; m1 finance 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 | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 m1 finance supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). m1 finance uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. m1 finance scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ETX Capital | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 m1 finance offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ETX Capital supports 7 languages and m1 finance supports 8, giving m1 finance broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ETX Capital | m1 finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |