Forex EE
Robinhood
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Overview
Forex EE was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Grenadines, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Forex EE holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia, while Robinhood is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex EE serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Forex EE and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | Forex EE | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | Grenadines | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex EE and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Forex EE). Forex EE charges withdrawal fees while Robinhood does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Robinhood charges deposit fees; Forex EE does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex EE | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Forex EE offers MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Robinhood supports social and copy trading features, which Forex EE does not offer. Forex EE edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Forex EE | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | 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 Robinhood compare. Robinhood runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. Robinhood publishes daily market commentary; Forex EE does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Robinhood maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex EE | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). Forex EE uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Forex EE scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Forex EE | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 Robinhood offer live chat support. Forex EE offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex EE supports 2 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Forex EE scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex EE | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |