ETX Capital
Xtrade
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Overview
ETX Capital was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in UK, while Xtrade was established in 2003 and is based in Australia. ETX Capital holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Xtrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. ETX Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Xtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at ETX Capital and $1 at Xtrade.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2002 | 2003 |
| Country | UK | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETX Capital and Xtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Xtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at ETX Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Xtrade charges deposit fees; ETX Capital does not. Overall, Xtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
ETX Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Xtrade 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 | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not available |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ETX Capital and Xtrade compare. ETX Capital runs regular live webinars; Xtrade does not. ETX Capital has a video library; Xtrade does not. ETX Capital publishes daily market commentary; Xtrade does not. ETX Capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Xtrade 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 | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| 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 uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and Neteller among the two brokers. ETX Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Not available |
| Credit Card | Yes | Not available |
| PayPal | No | Not available |
| Skrill | No | Not available |
| Neteller | Yes | Not available |
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 Xtrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ETX Capital offers multilingual support. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ETX Capital | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin | Not available |