Forex EE
swiss markets
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Overview
Forex EE was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Grenadines, while swiss markets was established in 2012 and is based in USA. Forex EE holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia, while swiss markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Forex EE serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; swiss markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Forex EE and $250 at swiss markets.
| Feature | Forex EE | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F315 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2012 |
| Country | Grenadines | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex EE and swiss markets, 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 swiss markets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. swiss markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Forex EE does not. swiss markets charges deposit fees; Forex EE does not. Overall, Forex EE scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex EE | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Forex EE offers MT5, cTrader, while swiss markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. swiss markets supports social and copy trading features, which Forex EE does not offer. swiss markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Forex EE | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 swiss markets compare. swiss markets runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. swiss markets publishes daily market commentary; Forex EE does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. swiss markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. swiss markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex EE | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 swiss markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). swiss markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. swiss markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Forex EE | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 swiss markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Forex EE supports 2 languages and swiss markets supports 8, giving swiss markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Forex EE | swiss markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |