ETX Capital
Personal Capital
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Overview
ETX Capital was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in UK, while Personal Capital was established in 2008 and is based in USA. ETX Capital holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Personal Capital is regulated by Unregulated among others. ETX Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Personal Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ETX Capital and $100000 at Personal Capital.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2002 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETX Capital and Personal Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ETX Capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $100000 at Personal Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, ETX Capital scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $100000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ETX Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Personal Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Personal Capital supports social and copy trading features, which ETX Capital does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ETX Capital and Personal Capital 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 | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Personal Capital 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 | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Personal Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ETX Capital supports 7 languages and Personal Capital supports 2, giving ETX Capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |