Forex EE
Startrader
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Overview
Forex EE was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Grenadines, while Startrader was established in 2011 and is based in Hong Kong. Forex EE holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia, while Startrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex EE serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Startrader has 500,000 +. The minimum deposit is $100 at Forex EE and $50 at Startrader.
| Feature | Forex EE | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Regulation | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Saint Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) and Financial Services Authority Seychelles (FSA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2011 |
| Country | Grenadines | Hong Kong |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 500,000 + |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex EE and Startrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Forex EE has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $50 at Startrader). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, Startrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex EE | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Forex EE offers MT5, cTrader, while Startrader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Forex EE offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for Startrader is limited. Startrader 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 | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | MT4, MT5 and Web Trader |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Forex EE and Startrader compare. Startrader runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. Startrader publishes daily market commentary; Forex EE does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Startrader maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Startrader scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex EE | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Startrader supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Startrader uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Startrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Forex EE | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 Startrader offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Forex EE | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Chinese |