ETX Capital
profiforex corp
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Overview
ETX Capital was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in UK, while profiforex corp was established in 2018 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. ETX Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; profiforex corp has 30,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ETX Capital and $250 at profiforex corp.
| Feature | ETX Capital | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F297 |
| Founded | 2002 | 2018 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 30,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETX Capital and profiforex corp, 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 profiforex corp). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, ETX Capital scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ETX Capital | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ETX Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while profiforex corp supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. ETX Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ETX Capital | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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 profiforex corp 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.
| Feature | ETX Capital | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 profiforex corp supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). profiforex corp uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. profiforex corp scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ETX Capital | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| 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 profiforex corp offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ETX Capital supports 7 languages and profiforex corp supports 8, giving profiforex corp broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ETX Capital | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |