Forex EE
Markets.com
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Overview
Forex EE was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Grenadines, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Forex EE holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia, while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Forex EE serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Forex EE and $250 at Markets.com.
| Feature | Forex EE | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Country | Grenadines | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex EE and Markets.com, 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 Markets.com). Forex EE charges withdrawal fees while Markets.com does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Forex EE scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex EE | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Forex EE offers MT5, cTrader, while Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Markets.com supports social and copy trading features, which Forex EE does not offer. Markets.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Forex EE | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, 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 Markets.com compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Forex EE | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Forex EE | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex EE supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Forex EE | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish |