Forex EE
fxgiants
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Overview
Forex EE was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Grenadines, while fxgiants was established in 2011 and is based in Cyprus. Forex EE holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia, while fxgiants is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex EE serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxgiants has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Forex EE and $250 at fxgiants.
| Feature | Forex EE | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia | 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-F242 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2011 |
| Country | Grenadines | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex EE and fxgiants, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Forex EE has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at fxgiants). Forex EE charges withdrawal fees while fxgiants does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. fxgiants charges deposit fees; Forex EE does not. Overall, Forex EE scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex EE | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Forex EE offers MT5, cTrader, while fxgiants supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fxgiants edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Forex EE | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | 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 Forex EE and fxgiants compare. fxgiants runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. fxgiants publishes daily market commentary; Forex EE does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. fxgiants maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxgiants scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex EE | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Forex EE accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while fxgiants supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fxgiants uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxgiants scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Forex EE | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Forex EE and fxgiants offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex EE supports 2 languages and fxgiants supports 8, giving fxgiants broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Forex EE | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |