Forex EE
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Overview
Forex EE was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Grenadines, while gbe brokers was established in 2015 and is based in Bulgaria. Forex EE holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia, while gbe brokers is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex EE serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; gbe brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Forex EE and $250 at gbe brokers.
| Feature | Forex EE | gbe brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F246 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2015 |
| Country | Grenadines | Bulgaria |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex EE and gbe brokers, 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 gbe brokers). Forex EE charges withdrawal fees while gbe brokers does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Forex EE scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex EE | gbe brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Forex EE offers MT5, cTrader, while gbe brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. gbe brokers supports social and copy trading features, which Forex EE does not offer. gbe brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Forex EE | gbe brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 gbe brokers compare. gbe brokers runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. gbe brokers publishes daily market commentary; Forex EE does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. gbe brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. gbe brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex EE | gbe brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 gbe brokers supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). gbe brokers uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. gbe brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Forex EE | gbe brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 gbe brokers offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex EE supports 2 languages and gbe brokers supports 8, giving gbe brokers broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Forex EE | gbe brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |