ETX Capital
NordFX
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Overview
ETX Capital was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in UK, while NordFX was established in 2008 and is based in Mauritius. ETX Capital holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while NordFX is regulated by VFSC (15008) among others. ETX Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; NordFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ETX Capital and $10 at NordFX.
| Feature | ETX Capital | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | VFSC (15008) |
| Founded | 2002 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | Mauritius |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETX Capital and NordFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. NordFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $100 at ETX Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. NordFX applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ETX Capital does not. Overall, NordFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ETX Capital | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ETX Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while NordFX supports MT4, MT5. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. NordFX supports social and copy trading features, which ETX Capital does not offer. ETX Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ETX Capital | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, 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 NordFX compare. ETX Capital runs regular live webinars; NordFX does not. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. ETX Capital publishes daily market commentary; NordFX does not. ETX Capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); NordFX does not. ETX Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ETX Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ETX Capital | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 NordFX supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). NordFX uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. NordFX scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ETX Capital | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 NordFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ETX Capital supports 7 languages and NordFX supports 13, giving NordFX broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ETX Capital | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin | English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Farsi, Indonesian, Thai, Sinhalese, Vietnamese, Malay |